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E lls River` Request for Action To Item Number Planning Commission 4.2 Agenda Section F11yo eeting Date Prepared by Public Hearin s a 23, 2017 Zack Carlton, Planning Manager Item Description Reviewed by Satellite Shelters — Ordinance Amendment Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner ■ Ordinance Amendment to allow outdoor storage as a principal use, Case No. OA 17 -06 Reviewed by Action Requested Recommend, by motion, denial of the request to amend the zoning ordinance to allow outdoor storage as a principal use in the I -3 (General Industrial) zoning district. If a recommendation of denial is made, staff will prepare a resolution of denial for the June 19, 2017, City Council Meeting. Background /Discussion The applicant, Satellite Shelters, is proposing to establish a storage facility within the I -3 (General Industrial) district. Ordinance currently requires outdoor storage to be accessory to a principal use, meaning that an office, warehouse, manufacturing or other type of facility needs to be on the site as well. This is standard across all city districts. However, the proposal would only be for the storage of their equipment, and would not include another principal use. The applicant notes that this would be a good use of the property today, as there are very few improvements needed to establish the proposed use, and it leaves a lot of development potential for a future user. No infrastructure is needed beyond fencing, landscaping, and parking surface improvements, so there is not a lot of modification /demolition needed for a new user. Previous Discussions Staff reviewed this request with the Planning Commission on April 25, 2017. Staffs recommendation was a 150 foot setback from Highway 10 along with additional screening measures. The commission expressed concerns regarding aesthetics along Highway 10, proliferation of other facilities within the city if the change was made, highest and best uses for parcels, and impacts elsewhere within the zoning district. The commission made a motion to table the item pending additional research by staff. Prior to April's Planning Commission meeting, the City Council discussed the request during a work session on April 17, 2017, where they expressed similar concerns related to aesthetics and the best use of parcels within the area. Additionally, during a larger discussion of the vision for the Highway 10 corridor between Ramsey and 171" Ave on May 15, 2017, outdoor storage as a principal use was again discussed. The Council maintained their concerns with the proposed change. PV0WIHED 6Y Template Updated 4/14 INATUR