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regarding setbacks for outdoor storage when adjacent to residential parcels. The Applicant has requested a setback of ten (10) feet from all property boundaries. Due to the limited size of the Subject Property, a reduced setback would allow Country Side to maximize their use of the property. The proposed paving and curb/gutter improvements would assist with demarking the area where outdoor storage would be permitted. Additionally, the proposed landscaping and mesh fabric material affixed to the chain link fence will provide greater screening for the adjacent residential properties. The reduced setback still provides suffificent space for plantings to be installed and grow, while also reserving enough area to create a depression that can help infiltrate stormwater runoff. At their December 6, 2018 meeting, the Planning Commission approved a variance to allow a setback often (10) feet for outdoor storage adjacent to residentially zoned properties, contingent upon the Zoning Amendment being approved. At least one Commissioner stated a preference for cyclone fencing (plastic slats inserted into chain link fencing) rather than the mesh fabric material recommended by Staff. However, that preference was not a part of the formal motion for approval of the variance and Staff still stands by its recommendation for use of the mesh fabric for enhanced screening. Alternatives Alternative 1: Motion to introduce Ordinance #19-01 to rezone the Subject Property to E-1 Employment and to approve Resolutions #19-002 and #19-003, granting a Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor storage as the principal use of the Subject Property and reguiding the Subject Property to Business Park, respectively. Alternative 2: Motion to introduce Ordinance #19-01 to rezone the Subject Property to E-1 Employment and to approve Resolutions # 19-002 and # 19-003 with modifications, granting a Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor storage as the principal use of the Subject Property and reguiding the Subject Property to Business Park, respectively. This alterantive would be based on discussion. If the City Council determines additional conditions are warranted, they could be added to the Conditional Use Permit prior to its adoption. Alternative 3: Motion to deny the requested Zoning Amendment, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and Conditional Use Permit. Funding Source: All costs associated with this request are the responsibility of the Applicant. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends adoption of Ordinance # 19-01 and approval of Resolution # 19-002, which respectively would rezone the Subject Property to E-1 Employment and would grant a Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor storage as the principal use of the Subject Property. By recommending approval of the Zoning Amendment, that by default lends support to the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to reguide the Subject Property from Low Density Residential to Business Park as well. Action: Motion to introduce Ordinance #19-01 rezoning the Subject Property to E-1 Employment and to approve Resolutions #19-002 and #19-003, granting a Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor storage as the principal use on the Subject Property and approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to reguide the Subject Property to Business Park, respectively. Attachments Site Location Map Applications Country Side's Summary of Proposed Use