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14. Access to the subject parcel, for business activities, shall occur only at the single driveway located on County Road 33. 15. The idling of a truck tractor or other business equipment in excess of 15 minutes from April 16 through October 31, and 30 minutes from November I through April 15, is prohibited. Background/Discussion The Planning Commission and City Council began reviewing the residential occupation ordinance amendment back in February 2023. Several meetings over several months occurred, with outdoor storage being reviewed thoroughly. The council did not have concerns with considering outdoor storage in conjunction with residential occupations if it was on parcels 5 acres or larger, setback 50-feet or more from all existing residential structures (houses) on adjacent parcels, and follows Section 30-807 Outdoor Storage. The City Council approved the amendment in November 2023, which also states that residential occupations occurring in detached structures or have outdoor storage require an Interim Use Permit (IUP). The IUP process limits the business to the current property owner and not the property itself, as an approved IUP shall terminate when the property is sold or when a lease has expired. The property, approximately 13 acres in size, is zoned R I -a (Single Family Residential) where residential occupations with proposed outdoor storage and/or use of an accessory structure require an IUP. The applicant is requesting an IUP to utilize both the existing 20,000 sq.ft. fenced in area (100% opaque) and accessory structure for indoor/outdoor storage, receiving deliveries (likely a couple of times a week), equipment storage, and employee parking. The business specializes in cellular equipment construction across Minnesota and neighboring states. They erect cellular towers as well as provide civil construction services, preparing the sites for the towers. The applicant is not requesting approval for production or manufacturing on the property. The nearest neighboring house structure to the proposed outdoor storage area is approximately 65 feet away (50-feet required) with an accessory structure located approximately 35 feet away. The applicant has installed about 220-feet of fencing along the west property line to screen the screened outdoor storage area from the adjacent property. If the IUP is approved, the Building Department will review the commercial building permit for all commercial building codes with the Engineering Department also reviewing the site for all stormwater regulations. Employees While the proposed business employs 10-20 employees, only a few will be on site during the day as the rest will meet on the job site. Employee vehicles will be parked in the outdoor storage area and could be on site for numerous days. Deliveries Deliveries will be received most often by a flatbed truck or Amazon type trucks delivering packages. The ordinance limits deliveries for residential occupations to vehicles no heavier than 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. The city recognizes that introducing residential occupations in residential districts will be noticeable and strives to include approval conditions aimed at mitigating its impact. Interim Use - Applicable Regulations Before the city council may authorize an interim use, it must make the following findings: PageORV) i72