Agenda - Planning Commission - 12/06/2018

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7.04: Consider Request to Rezone Property Identified by PID #35-32-25-32-0062 from R-1 Residential (MUSA) to E-1 Employment (Project No. 155); Case of Rocky Mtn Investment LLC Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation from the Planning Commission that the property remain as R-1 Residential (MUSA). Councilmember Riley referenced the triangle piece of property and asked if that is owned by 6250 and is unimproved. Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that is owned by 6250 and is unimproved and perhaps used as yard space. He stated that there is not currently any outdoor storage or parking for that area. Councilmember Kuzma asked if the additional fencing would help support a rezoning of this parcel. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that fencing could help but a variance would also be needed for transitioning and it would still be clear that outdoor storage is occurring. He stated that notification was provided to the neighboring property owners and no comments were received so perhaps the neighbors do not mind, but again noted that variances would be required to allow that activity. Greg Dahlheimer, Rocky Mountain Investment Group, stated that he was not trying to be unlawful as the tax statement identifies the property as commercial/industrial. He stated that he believes that the property is already fenced. Jeremy Anderson, Countryside Services, stated that this property is fenced with a gravel entrance that he has maintained for a number of years. He stated that his intention would simply be to continue to store trailers on the property as he has done. He stated that he has pictures of neighboring commercial properties that have fences and outdoor storage. He stated that he could not see a resident wanting to build a home on this property. He noted that when the neighboring blacksmith holds a class, both sides of the road are packed full of vehicles and he has even allowed shared parking on his lot for the classes. He stated that some of the neighboring property owners have even stored trailers on this property. He stated that the neighbors all get along and he plows out the other businesses for no charge. He acknowledged that there are eyesores in the area but did not believe that his property was one of them. He stated that he is growing his property and is looking for a small lot to store trailers. He stated that he would comply with any necessary conditions. He stated that the blacksmith building next door would not be ideal to be located next to a residential property. He stated that he desires to continue the activity that he has done on the property. He stated that his business has grown from four employees to ten employees and is simply looking for a little additional space for the trailers. He stated that his business sells and services snowplows and even services the City snowplows.