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Mr. Sigler stated he has been planting a lot of pine trees. <br />Commissioner Van Scoy indicated he is concerned with the size. He asked what the <br />minimum size building is that would be needed. <br />Mr. Sigler replied he came up with the figures based on what he has that needs to be <br />stored. <br />Commissioner Van Scoy commented that Mr. Sigler would have to invest a significant <br />amount in the bituminous just to meet the code. <br />Mr. Sigler replied right now it just class 5 where his trailers are, but where the existing <br />building is to the back of that driveway it would work out perfect; he could run the <br />trailers in without putting in more asphalt. <br />Chairperson Nixt asked how much of the equipment is used for the greenhouse activity <br />on the property. <br />Mr. Sigler replied none of it. He explained a friend got a divorce and grows his things <br />there and sells it to companies. The friend has his own trailer that he keeps at his <br />residence and when he needs to move something he takes what he needs. <br />Commissioner Hunt asked if the tree farming is part of a commercial operation. <br />Mr. Sigler replied no, his friend sells the trees at the Elk River gas station on 101 and 12. <br />He just bought a house in Burns Township with 2 %Z acres; hopefully he will be ready to <br />move. <br />Chairperson Nixt suggested Mr. Sigler check the code regarding the tree farming, as it <br />sounds like a commercial enterprise. <br />Mr. Sigler stated it is just a growing area so there are no customers coming in to the <br />property. <br />Chairperson Nixt commented he understands the structure will be large, but this is a ten <br />acre lot. Staff is concerned this could lead to the potential of business, but there is <br />enforcement through the ordinance. <br />Associate Planner Dalnes indicated there is a concern regarding the future when the <br />property is sold and there is 20,000 square feet of accessory structure space; however, she <br />understands the reasoning being discussed by the Commission. <br />Commissioner Cleveland commented on the nice appearance of the property, but she <br />thought it was a commercial property due to the size of it. <br />—193— <br />