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The applicant has also planted 80 evergreen trees, six feet tall, along the east and south property lines with plans for another 150 trees later this year. The trees are intended to screen the storage area from adjacent properties. The topography of the site screens the business operations from view along 207 I Avenue. To ensure noise does not become a concern, staff recommends following the MPCA noise pollution guidelines for residential uses. Public Hearing During the July 28, 2015,public hearing a number of residents from the area came to the meeting and expressed concern about the application. Their concerns included the amount of outdoor storage, screening, and noise. Many of the residents stated they can see the outdoor storage area from their homes and they do not believe it fits the character of a residential neighborhood. The applicant answered the questions regarding business operations and addressed the outdoor storage question by explaining they have plans to move all storage indoors. During the August 25, 2015, public hearing, the property owner spoke in response to a number of questions from the previous meeting and stated they have significantly reduced their need for outdoor storage and consolidated what outdoor storage is required. A resident requested the Planning Commission change the Saturday hours of operation from 9 a.m. to noon, to noon and later. Planning Commission On July 28, 2015, the Planning Commission reviewed the conditional home occupation request and expressed concern about the size of the proposed 63,000 square foot outdoor storage area. The applicant requested additional time to revise their plans and address some of the concerns identified during the public hearing. After noting the significant reduction in outdoor storage, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application 5-0 during their August 25, 2015, meeting. The commission did not make any changes to the proposed hours of operation. Applicable Regulations Home Occupations The application does not include any prohibited activities associated with a home occupation. However, the request does not meet a number of the requirements for a permitted home occupation,requiring a CUP per Sec. 30-801 (d). Conditional Use Permit The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed location: (1) 1Vill not endanger, injure or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of otberpropegy in the immediate vicinity or the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience orgeneral nvr fare of the neighborhood or the city. (2) 1Vill be consistent Pith the comprehensive plan. (3) 1Vill not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacantproperty. (4) 1Vill be served adequately by and Pill not adversely affect essential public facilities and services including streets,police and fire protection, drainage, refuse disposal, Pater and sorer systems,parks and schools;and Pill not, in particular, create traf c congestion or interference Pith traf c on adjacent and neighboring public thoroughfares. (5) 1Vill not involve uses, activities,processes, materials, equ pment and conditions of operation that Pill be detrimental to any persons orpropegy because of excessive traffic, noise, smoke,fumes,glare, odors, dust or vibrations. N:APublic Bodies\Agenda Packets\09-21-2015\Final\7.3 sr Plant Place CUP.docx