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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 12, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 4 of 18 (6. #11-3530 MIKE SEELAND OF PROPERTY RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC, 2725 WAYZATA BOULEVARD WEST, Continued) Criteria four, five and six are also met. The required conditions of approval will guard against nuisances such as noise or smoke. The investment is expected to provide an economic return to the community and is commensurate with other industrial uses for which the property could feasibly be used. As it relates to the general conditional use permit criteria, the proposed use is both anticipated and supported by the Comprehensive Plan and appears to be in compliance with all general zoning code requirements. The proposed use will be adequately served by public services and stormwater facilities. Engineering has reviewed the plans for conformance to prior site development plans and finds the proposal will not impact anticipated drainage. The existing link between the subject building and the building to the west will be removed as the site is prepared for the proposed mini-storage business. The existing parking area on the eastern property line of the site is proposed to be used for outside storage as part of this use. As a condition of approval, Staff is recommending that all such storage either be within a vehicle or on wheels. This will ensure the area is continued to be used essentially for parking rather than outdoor storage and that all materials could be moved quickly if need be. This will also ensure the drainage easement in this area is free of obstructions. Engineering has reviewed this proposal and finds that drainage would continue to work as planned given this proposal. Any final details for storm water drainage will be worked out with the applicant in accordance with the City Engineer at the time of building permit application. Staff also finds that the proposed uses are compliant with code or it can be with conditions. The surrounding area is industrial and this use is compatible with industrial use. The landscaping improvements will mitigate any potential impacts caused by the outdoor storage. In addition, the applicant is proposing decorative fencing at the entrance of the site. The Budget rental trucks will not be maintained on site. Criteria 18 relates to traffic and parking. The remaining parking is adequate and there are adequate turning radii. Staff does not consider this use to be a high traffic use and are recommending that the grounds not be used as a staging area for employees. The applicant has indicated they will not have movers meeting at the site. Criteria 19 and 20 deals with environmental impacts and lighting. Staff finds the applicant’s lighting plan shows that all lighting is down and directional and will not impact adjacent property. Gozola noted hardcover is being reduced as a result of this application and the hardcover is compliant with City regulations. Staff did not find any ways that the use would be counter to public health, safety or welfare provided the suggested conditions are followed. Engineering has found the proposed plans are sufficient to recommend approval of the conditional use permit. Staff would recommend as a condition of approval that the engineer review all applicable issues as the building plans come forward. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval with minor suggestions. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 01/09/2012 Approval of Council Minutes 12/12/2012 [Page 4 of 18]