Agenda - Council - 01/08/2019 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Mr. Anderson stated he was unsure at this point and explained this would depend on the economy over time. Commissioner VanScoy questioned if the applicant would be building on the new land. Mr. Anderson explained at some point in the future he would like to construct a building to house his two dump trucks. Commissioner VanScoy indicated he was having a difficult time supporting this request given the City's setbacks. Chairperson Bauer asked if the triangular parcel was a separate parcel. City Planner Anderson reported this was the case. Commissioner VanScoy requested further information regarding the landscaping for this property. City Planner Anderson explained staff would be working with the applicant on a landscaping plan that would be drafted prior to this item being considered by the City Council. Commissioner VanScoy commented on the buffer that was supposed to be in place between E zoned properties and R-1 properties. City Planner Anderson discussed the buffer yard and fencing that would be in place to assist with screening this property. Community Development Director Gladhill reported the Council supported flexibility with the setbacks while requiring plantings and landscaping to create a proper separation. Commissioner Anderson stated he would prefer to have slats within the fence instead of cloth. Commissioner Woestehoff questioned how traffic would flow in and out of this property. Mr. Anderson discussed how traffic would flow in and out of the site. He noted this would not be a high traffic area. Commissioner Gengler asked what the hours of operation would be for this business. Mr. Anderson stated he worked Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. He commented he was open 24 hours after one inch of snowfall. He commented further on how his business varied between the summer and winter. Commissioner Surma noted in the past other parking lots were required to be paved.