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City Council Minutes Page 5 July 18, 2016 Motion carried 5-0. 7.4 Lakes State Recycling, 19131 Industrial Blvd. Conditional Use Permit to Amend CUP Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report. He reviewed the differences between what the applicant wants, Planning Commission's recommendation, and what staff wants to see in regards to fencing and landscaping. He stated the purpose of the fencing was to define the property and prevent creep. It had previously been recommended for privacy purposes. He stated, per city ordinance, 10 trees are required for the site. He stated staff is recommending that no vehicles be allowed to be stored at the site, per the current city ordinance. He reviewed the defuution of junkyards. Mr. Leeseberg stated if the Council wants to allow the storage of vehicles at a recycling center they'll need to amend the ordinance. He stated staff is recommending approval of the conditional use permit. He noted the conditions in the staff report are the recommendations of the Planning Commission, but staff would recommend the following changes to the conditions: 1. Condition #9 changed to reflect the 4 foot high fence on the east side. 2. Remove Condition #11 Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. Harley Hanson, 21073 Landor Street - Stated fencing is not needed because they have a lot of natural screening. He stated he was okay with a fence on the west side of the property. He stated a fence on the south and east side would not be a good use of his resources. He stated they would have to complete major logging to get a fence installed. He noted there is a defined trench easement on the east side. Mr. Hanson stated he met with Gina Hugo from the Soil and Water Conservation District to evaluate the site. He stated she gave them a plan with a 5 tree recommendation in order to maintain the health of the current trees. He explained that the vehicles don't sit at their site long, noting they weigh them, then scrap them. He stated the maximum amount of vehicles on the site at one time would be up to 10. Chris Baumgardt 20167 West Ford Brook Drive, Nowthen MN- Stated their neighbors have been allowed chain link fence with privacy slats and the city requirement of not allowing slats for them doesn't fit with the neighborhood. He discussed other issues such as costs and access. Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. Council asked for clarification on the purpose for the fence. Mr. Leeseberg stated initially the fencing was for the privacy of the whole site. After further review of the existing businesses in the area, it was determined that privacy was not a concern, staff changed the type of fencing required, which is required due P0KI0I0 0f 'N'A T U R 4