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Community Development Director Gladhill stated that fencing could help but a variance would <br />also be needed for transitioning and it would still be clear that outdoor storage is occurring. He <br />stated that notification was provided to the neighboring property owners and no comments were <br />received so perhaps the neighbors do not mind, but again noted that variances would be required <br />to allow that activity. <br />Greg Dahlheimer, Rocky Mountain Investment Group, stated that he was not trying to be <br />unlawful as the tax statement identifies the property as commercial/industrial. He stated that he <br />believes that the property is already fenced. <br />Jeremy Anderson, Countryside Services, stated that this property is fenced with a gravel entrance <br />that he has maintained for a number of years. He stated that his intention would simply be to <br />continue to store trailers on the property as he has done. He stated that he has pictures of <br />neighboring commercial properties that have fences and outdoor storage. He stated that he could <br />not see a resident wanting to build a home on this property. He noted that when the neighboring <br />blacksmith holds a class, both sides of the road are packed full of vehicles and he has even <br />allowed shared parking on his lot for the classes. He stated that some of the neighboring <br />property owners have even stored trailers on this property. He stated that the neighbors all get <br />along and he plows out the other businesses for no charge. He acknowledged that there are <br />eyesores in the area but did not believe that his property was one of them. He stated that he is <br />growing his property and is looking for a small lot to store trailers. He stated that he would <br />comply with any necessary conditions. He stated that the blacksmith building next door would <br />not be ideal to be located next to a residential property. He stated that he desires to continue the <br />activity that he has done on the property. He stated that his business has grown from four <br />employees to ten employees and is simply looking for a little additional space for the trailers. He <br />stated that his business sells and services snowplows and even services the City snowplows. <br />Councilmember Johns asked if this parcel is part of 6315 and would be subdivided or whether it <br />is a separate piece. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that this is a separate parcel. <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated that he would support rezoning. <br />Councilmember Riley agreed that this would seem to be a difficult position for a residential <br />home to be constructed. He asked if there are any additional factors that could be added to help <br />provide transitioning. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill noted that variances would be required and therefore <br />if the direction would be to support rezoning, staff would bring additional details back for further <br />discussion. He noted the overall goal to improve the image of Highway 10 as well. <br />Acting Mayor LeTourneau stated that one of his thoughts was the desires of the Highway 10 <br />image. He stated that there is a desire and discussion around how Highway 10 is viewed as <br />people drive through the community and what the community wants that corridor to look like as <br />a representation of the City. <br />City Council / November 13, 2018 <br />Page 12 of 14 <br />