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Planning Commission Minutes March 25, 2003 Page 3 e City Engineer T eny Maurer reviewed the recommendations in his memo regarding turning radius and the storm sewer. Commissioner Franz asked why Condition 12 regarding electrical service was included. Mr. Harlicker explained that this condition, as well as Conditions 10 and 11 are included to address health and safety issues associated with this type of operation. He noted that if electrical service were available, a tenant could possibly tty to operate a business out of the storage facility, or, use a heater which could pose a fire hazard. Mr. Harlicker noted that the conditions are consistent with the American Planning Association's standards, as well as all the cities that were surveyed. Vice-Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. Russell Kostreba, co-applicant, asked if the Commission would consider striking Condition 8 regarding storage of cars, trucks, etc. in order to allow tenants to store classic vehicles if the fluids were removed. The applicant explained that a tenant agreement would be required. The agreement would be provided for the Fire Chief's approval. Commissioner Franz stated that he would like to note, for the record, that industrial-zoned property is designed to attract businesses which provide jobs, and that a min-storage facility does not create jobs. There being no further public comment, Vice-Chair Anderson closed the public hearing. e Commissioner Anderson asked if the Police Department had any concerns regarding security and the proposed landscaping. Ms. McPherson stated that there were no concerns expressed by their representative during the site plan review. She noted that there were concerns regarding lighting and lack of fencing, but these issues have been addressed. Ms. McPherson explained that the type of trees selected will not restrict visibility or the level of surveillance needed. Commissioner Jenson asked if there would be a problem for emergency vehicles to get in and around the site, if a vehicle were parked by a storage unit. T eny Maurer stated that there should be adequate room to maneuver, but that if a vehicle were parked there, the owner should be nearby and could move the vehicle. Commissioner Anderson asked if tenants would be given keys to access the locked gate into the site. Russell Kostreba stated that each tenant will be assigned a code to access the gate electronically and the numbers would be stored in a computer when the gate was accessed. He noted that when a tenant terminates his/her rental, their code would be deleted. Commissioner Offerman asked for clarification on the location of the lighting. Mr. Kostreba explained the location of the lighting on the comers at the ends of the building and aisle lighting. Discussion followed regarding the hours of operation. Mr. Kostreba stated that the hours of operation would be 6 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. e