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. . . City Council Minutes June 20, 2005 Page 9 Councilmember Motin stated that according to building code, the structure would not be allowed within 12 inches of the vent and staff measured the vent and it would be 20-22 inches away from the structure which would be allowed with a shield. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO APPROVE THE REQUEST BY MICHAEL SIZEN FORA SIDE-YARD SETBACK VARIANCE, CASE NO. V 05- 01 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. THE DECK SHALL NOT BE ENCLOSED OR CONVERTED TO A THREE/FOUR SEASON PORCH OR AN ADDITION TO THE HOME. MOTION FAILED 3-2. Mayor Klinzing, Councilmember Dietz, and Councilmember Motin opposed. 6.4. Request by Rock Solid Real1qT !]to Touchette) for Simple Plat Approval (Orono Commons). Public Hearing - Case No. P 05-05 6.5. Request by Rock Solid Realo/!]t. Touchette) for Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Storage. Public Hearing - Case No. CU 05-11 Staff report submitted by Senior Planner Scott Harlicker. Mr. Harlicker indicated that Rock Solid Realty is requesting approval for a simple plat for one industrial lot and a conditional use permit for outdoor storage. Mr. Harlicker reviewed the existing site conditions, surrounding land uses, and staff's recommendations for screening, wedand setback, runoff, water main, and platting of the property. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. Ron Touchette, Rock Solid Realty, representing the applicant - reviewed the scope of the project. He stated that the applicant will be constructing industrial condos that will draw small businesses and will be an affordable alternative to home businesses. Mr. Touchette commended city staff for working with him and the applicant on alternatives to the project which has saved the applicant money. He stated that this is a $2 million project being funded solely by the property owner and that any assistance the city could give with the costs of cleaning up the area or waiving park dedication and surface water management fees would be helpful. Mr. Touchette asked that staff's recommendation that the storage area be limited to the diagonal parking area be considered at a later date as it is unclear what the tenant's needs for parking will be and he would like to keep the drive aisle by the storage open. Jerry McChesney, McChesney Industrial, 12777 Meadowvale Road - indicated that he has three concerns: 1) whether or not the parking is adequate for the number of people occupying this space; 2) if the area will allow movement for semi-trailers; and 3) if there is soil contamination and if the wedands have been rectified. There being no one else to speak on this issue, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Mr. Touchette responded to Mr. McChesney's concerns. He stated that there will be ample parking as there is enough space to triple the number of parking spaces shown. He stated that the drive aisles were designed for a 52-foot semi and will be more than adequate, and that extensive site investigations and soil borings have been completed and there is no