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stated 30-807 section of local ordinances, but there's 132 pages in this section. Can you please send <br />the info from that section for the building we have? I have seen 20-30 business that would fall under <br />failure to comply, The parking lot was stripped last year, it will probably need to be redone because <br />of fading. I talked with my neighbor (McChensey) and he was furious about a fence going in <br />between the buildings. I got a $12,000 quote to install a fence for practically no reason. We pay our <br />taxes and we do our best to keep outside clean, if I need to put this fence in behind the building, we <br />will be taking down 15 full grown trees, is this something the city wants? If this is the case, I'll be <br />removing the trees in front of our building also and convert the in front to outdoor storage and <br />extend that fence. I stage deliveries all week and we do have items sitting outside. Do items need to <br />be moved each day to comply with you? Elk River Winlectric has been a solid business for this city <br />for 30 years and has given to the community thru taxes, charity events, including the Chamber, The <br />local schools, Guardian Angels and more. Do you recommend I get an attorney, because there's <br />only so many things that can be done without seeing trees and lawns destroyed. Let me know, <br />maybe there can be a 5-10 year CUP permit offered for us. Thanks, Troy <br /> <br />Tuesday, August 19, 2025 3:48 PM <br />Hi Troy, <br />Winlectric continues to be a valued business and a real asset to the city. Your commitment to <br />maintaining such a well-kept landscape sets a great example, and it is appreciated. <br />As you know, the city received a complaint over 3 ½ years ago, and since that time, we have been <br />working with you to bring the property into compliance. The City Council even extended your <br />deadline to align with the July 1, 2025, date you requested. <br />To provide some clarity, the city adopted an outdoor storage ordinance designed to keep outside <br />materials screened from view. I’ve attached Section 30-807 (one page) for your reference. Outdoor <br />storage is allowed in a location of your choice and sized to your needs, provided the storage areas <br />comply with Section 30-807, particularly setback requirements (30-feet from front property lines, <br />you have front property lines on each street). You may remove or retain trees as you see fit. <br />I also spoke with your neighbor, who shared that they do not object to a fence, they prefer it not be <br />covered with “fabric.” I explained that the city has permitted the use of fabric under your Conditional <br />Use Permit (CUP). <br />Staging deliveries is acceptable for a short period (a day or two), but materials must then be placed <br />in the screened storage area. <br />Additionally, the ordinance addresses the expiration of CUPs and states: If the proposed work <br />described in a conditional use permit has not been substantially completed within two years after its <br />date of issuance, the permit shall expire and become void, except that the council may, following <br />recommendation of the planning commission, extend the permit for an additional period <br />Page 113 of 379