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Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 April 25,2017 Steve Danielson of Satellite Shelters, applicant—asked that the recommended 150-foot setback be reduced to 50—75 feet. He stated he did not feel the 150 feet was necessary, since there could be fencing and landscaped berm with evergreens as screening. Chair Johnson asked how the 150 foot setback was determined. Mr. Carlton stated the number was based on staffs measurements and visual observations. There being no further public comment,Chair Johnson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Rydberg asked for clarification on the screening being proposed. Mr. Carlton explained where the fencing,berm and plantings would be placed. Commissioner Konietzko asked if staff had discussed these recommendations with the applicant. Mr. Carlton stated no,but that he did speak with the applicant and he stated that they would be asking for a reduction in the setback. Commissioner Thiel stated he felt the increased setback would establish a good precedent and help to clean up the area along Highway 10. Councilmember Wagner asked what the height of the trailers would be. Mr. Danielson stated that they are the height of a mobile office,which is just under 12 feet. He noted that their business is mostly phone and Internet-driven. Mr. Danielson stated he did not have a --� problem with the screening. Councilmember Wagner stated that the Council's biggest concern, during the work session, is the aesthetics piece. She stated they would like to do business with the applicant but still help beautify the city. Chair Johnson asked Councilmember Wagner if the Council was comfortable with the increased setback. Councilmember Wagner stated that the Council did not discuss a specific 150' setback,but just asked staff to work on a solution. Chair Johnson stated he was not comfortable with anything less than a 150' setback. Mr. Carlton stated that the Planning Commission could make a different recommendation if they chose to. Commissioner Thiel stated he would not support a lesser setback. Commissioner Larson-Vito stated that the proposed setback would make 10—15% of the applicant's property unusable. She stated that if the outdoor storage were not the primary use, they would only need to meet the existing setbacks for this zoning district. She indicated there may be another way to achieve the desired outcome. Chair Johnson stated that the zoning of the property has predetermined setbacks. He stated the applicant is asking for something outside of the allowed uses and they need to determine if it is a good use. He did not want to "shoe horn"in something that did not fit.