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. . . Planning Commission Minutes April 27, 2004 Page 8 Commissioner Offerman stated that the reason other cities don't allow outdoor storage is because people don't like to look at it. The City has chosen to allow it, providing screening standards are applied. Mr. Carlson stated that they are making an effort to build a nice building, and felt that the 120-foot building would adequately screen the outdoor storage. Commissioner Pederson stated that he feels 44 trees is acceptable. He stated that he did not see the need for additional screening since the property is zoned 1-2, it is not in the urban service district, it is located near the railroad tracks and not highly visible from Highway 10. He did not feel it was necessary to screen the site from other industrial buildings. Commissioner Pederson suggested requiring only 30 trees, but require larger trees. Commissioner Lemke asked for clarification on the number of additional trees. Mr. Harlicker stated that a total of seven additional trees are suggested to enhance screening. Commissioner Lemke stated that he felt the additional trees are not necessary. He suggested removing Conditions #2 and #6. Commissioner Curtis suggested removing Condition #2 and requiring that the trees be spread out. Commissioner Anderson stated that the ordinance requires that landscaping be irrigated and that it would be expensive to irrigate trees spread out through the site. Mr. Carlson asked if less trees would be required if they planted larger trees. Commissioner It was the consensus of the Commission that the applicant work with staff on the details of the number and size of trees. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY OLSON GENERAL CONTRACTORS FORA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE, CASE NO. CU 04-08, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. ALL COMMENTS OF THE CITY ENGINEER SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 2. ALL SIGNAGE SHALL COMPLY WITH THE SIGN ORNIDANCE AND THE FREESTANDING SIGN SHALL BE SET BACK 10 FEET FROM THE PROPERTY LINES. 3. ALL LANDSCAPED AREAS SHALL BE IRRIGATED. 4. THE EDGES OF THE OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA SHALL BE PERMANENTLY DEFINED WITH LANDSCAPING TIES. 5. ONE ADDITIONAL OVERS TORY TREE BE PLANTED. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Commissioner Stevens abstained. 5.5. Request by Vision Enterprises. LLC for a Conditional Use Permit for a building expansion. Public Hearing - Case No. CO 04-09 Commissioner Stevens excused himself from discussion on this issue due to a potential conflict of interest.