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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13.2001 7. #01-2711 Wcslrrn Steel Erection, 2687 Wa^xata Boulevard- Permit -Conditional Uic Weinberger staled the Jochims were present to represent Western Steel Erection, Inc. Western Steel w-as requesting a conditional use permit to allow permanent outside storage to provide outdoor parking for industrial trucks. They had proposed enclosing the property with chain link fencing with slats installed to screen the property. Another option would be to require cedar fencing. The location of their fuel tank has moved since the Plaiming Commission saw the proposal, llie fuel tank cannot be located within 50* of the building or the property line, which forced the tank to be located nearer the front of the lot There is a canopy proposed to cover the fueling tank, which would be about 24* x 36* and 16* high. The canopy would then make the fueling tank an accessory structure. Weinberger staled they were seeking conceptual approval. He suggested Council discuss the fencing materials used, the proposed location of the fueling station, outdoor stonige, and overall site plan. Mayor Peterson asked if it was appropriate for the application to return to the Planning Commission. Ms. .'ochims stated that the canopy would serve to protect the fuel integrity, and they fuel about >0 trucks each morning. The tanks arc 8' wide and they need to protect the area from the elements. She stated they would move their e.xisting canopy and add 4 ’ to it. The welding equipment has fuel tanks on the top of the vehicle and rainw ater could enter tanks as they ore being filled. Water would get into the gas without the overhead canopy. While suggested amending the rule requiring the tanks be located 50* from the lot line and returning the fueling station to its original position. Ms. Jochims stated the current position is better for them because it allows more room for turn-around. Mayor Peterson stated she was mostly concerned about screening the tank and canopy. Ms. Jochims stated they will have a solid wood fence on the roadside property line and a slatted cyclone fence across the back of the lot. and will plant evergreens on ^Ih sides of the driveway. W'einberger mentioned the canopy lighting. Ms. Jochims stated they could accommodate the Council’s design requirements, and they currently use motion-sensitive lights so they only come on when someone is fueling a vehicle, primarily in the early morning. White moved, and Nysard seconded, to give coaccptnal approval of the the plan for Western Steel Erection at 2687 Wayaata Boulevard, Vole: Ayes 4, Nays 0.