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Case File: CU 10-07 Midwest Ministorage Page 3 If denial of such a permit should occur, it shall accompany recommendations or determinations by findings or a report stating how the proposed use does not comply with the standards set forth in Section 30-654. In the reti-iew of the standards for CUP as outlined, it appears that the request is consistent with all of these standards. Analysis The outdoor storage is intended to include space for the storage of boats and recreational vehicles. The CitS~ Council as recently at Maxch 2010 (CU 10-01) indicated a concern with unending outdoor storage. The Council imposed time restrictions in that case: The storage could not commence until the 1St two buildings were completed, and must end when the 4th building is built. This condition was imposed because there is physically no room once the 4~' building is built. "The applicant does not propose a timeline, but notes that it could "easily take 10-15 years to build enough buildings to use up all that land..." Staff suggests imposing a timeline to encourage the property to build additional buildings to house the materials. The most recent application noted that build-out was expected in the newt 4-6 years. Staff is suggesting 5 years for the outdoor storage permit to e~-pire if no progress is made on the development of the facility. The proposed storage area, with no landscaping, will be highly risible from the train tracks. (The most recent CLiP proposed landscaping along the property line abutting the train. This landscaping included a mix of overstory and evergreen trees.) Staff is suggesting that the landscaping plan be revised to reflect the added need fox screening from the train tracks. These revisions would be approved by staff. Additionally, a letter of credit in an amount approved by staff to guarantee the installation and establishment of the landscaping will need to be deposited prior to the use of the area as outdoor storage. The screening and the letter of credit axe very appropriate, given the history and the influence this property (and the landscaping requirement) has on the image of Elk River. Comprehensive Plan The use of outdoor storage as accessory to a principle permitted use is appropriate in the I-2 zoning district. Further, it seems appropriate given the lack of municipal water services. Grading/Drainage The city engineer has noted erosion at the storm water detention basin. He notes that this must be corrected, especially since the additional storm water runoff associated with increased parking surface will only increase the problem. The site plan does not indicate the surface material of the outdoor storage. CitS~ Ordinance permits at minimum class V, asphalt, or concrete. This should be specified. Landscaping The original site plan included requirements for landscaping around the building. These plants have not survived. The applicant has indicated that citST staff prohibited the drilling of a well for irrigation purposes. S:\Communitp Development\Planning Main\Case Files\CUP\CU 10-07 Iiostreba\CU 10-U7 Staff report to PC 46-1U.doc