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. . . Planning Commission Minutes October 26, 2004 Page 7 back to the site where they are inspected, cleaned and stored for future use. Mr. Harlicker reviewed the surrounding land uses, site plan, and the proposed improvements including fencing and paving. Staff recommends approval of the request with the four conditions listed in the staff report. Commissioner Scott asked if curbing was necessaty. Mr. Harlicker stated that staff did not feel it was necessaty. Commissioner Westgaard asked if there was any possibility for contamination or runoff. Mr. Harlicker stated no, since the units have been emptied before coming back to the site and no liquids are added until they are moved to the user's site. Commissioner Stevens asked if the site abuts Lions Park. Mr. Harlicker stated no. Chair Ropp asked what is behind the site. Mr. Harlicker stated that Elk River Machine owns the property to the west and north. Commissioner Offerman asked what type of screening the City's ordinance requires in the 12 District. Mr. Harlicker stated that the ordinance is not specific, and that a conditional use permit is required so that each site may be addressed individually. Chair Ropp opened the public hearing. Ron Touchette, Rock Solid Realty, representative for the applicant - Explained that the toilets are cleaned with a soap and water mixture and deodorizer, none of which are hazardous. He noted that the units are not transported with liquid in them. He stated that they intend to match up the fence line with Elk River Machine's fence. Mr. Touchette explained where parking and paving will occur. He asked that the applicant be allowed two years to complete the improvements. Commissioner Anderson asked if there was a potential for an odor problem. Mr. Touchette stated that there is nothing left in the units when they are brought to the site. He explained that the units are cleaned and deodorized before storage and that odor is not a problem in the industry. Commissioner Anderson suggested that a condition be added to allow the applicant the requested two years to complete the improvements. Ms. McPherson stated that the ordinance already allows up to two years. Commissioner Offerman felt that screening should be considered, since the former lumberyard site could be redeveloped in the future. Mr. Harlicker suggested a stockade-type fence along 4th Street to screen the outdoor storage area. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER STEVENS AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER OFFERMAN TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY ELITE SANITATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE, CASE NO. CU 04-29, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE OUTDOOR STORAGE ARE SHALL BE PAVED. 2. THE OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA SHALL BE SURFACED WITH ClASS V OR SIMILAR MATERIAL.