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Planning Commission Minutes October 24, 2023 Page 5 Commissioner Johnson stated the whole idea of an IUP is for a home -based business that is successful from the start and outgrows beyond what the residential property can support. He felt a 3-year mark would be a good time to review. Commissioner Johnson asked for review of the proposed requirements of outdoor storage. Mr. Leeseberg stated the city has had six outdoor storage home occupation applications which are in limbo because of conditions of outdoor storage. Most requirements are for screening using berms, vegetation, or fencing, and located on a specific portion of property. Commissioner Johnson suggested the IUP process not have an end date and end with the sale of the property. He stated if issues or complaints come up, the IUP can be revoked. He felt it would be better than having residents coming back every three years to renew, saving time and money. Commissioner Mauren agreed with this approach. He asked about clarification on the revocation process. Mr. Carlton stated to revoke a CUP, the city has a formal review process that includes a public hearing, along with a Findings of Fact the city council can approve via a resolution. He stated the city could revoke an IUP using the same process. Chair Larson -Vito liked this route as it prevents an administrative headache and doesn't affect the property owner selling the business. Commissioner Keisling asked about outdoor storage and how to determine what's allowed depending on number of acres. Commissioner Rydberg stated the commission should try to avoid visual disturbances by screening. An audience member asked about junk yards in residential neighborhoods. Mr. Carlton stated a junk yard (tearing down cars to sell parts) is not an allowed use in residential zones. Chair Larson -Vito comments that staff could come back with a sliding scale of outdoor storage allowances next month to include increments, setbacks, where allowed on property, etc. Councilmember Matt Westgaard encouraged the Planning Commission to work this out tonight knowing the City Council was very reluctant to put a moratorium in place. He stated with either process (CUP or IUP), the commission can add any conditions on each application that comes before them that they see fit. If outdoor storage doesn't seem appropriate, the Planning Commission has the opportunity to limit that with conditions. It doesn't have to be outlined in the ordinance but rather leave it up to each individual situation. Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Beise to recommend approval of the Elk River City Code pertaining to Home Occupations and Interim Uses with the changes of an Interim Use Permit (IUP) to expire with the sale of the property, removing outdoor storage as a prohibited use, and restricted hours of operation for IUPs only pertaining to the following sections: Section 30-1 Definitions ■ Section 30-658 Interim Uses P 0 r E A E® B 1 NA R R