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public exposure of persons having a contagious disease" be eliminated as an antiquated "nuisance" . Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Jeffrey, Dehen, Look, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #3: Request for Site Plan Review of CNP Storage; Case of TSM Development, Inc. Associate Planner Geisler stated that TSM Development had received approval for their site plan in 2004, and would now like to revise the plans for three buildings on the northern portion of the site. She noted that the development is located in the E-l district and self-storage facilities are considered a permitted use in this district. She stated that the plans meet all setback requirements and the building will be a rock-face block with vinyl shakes. She noted that vinyl shakes are typically not permitted in the E-l district, but it could be allowed by the City Council. She stated that this is adjacent to a residential area and the Board of Adjustments granted a variance for a 30 foot buffer on the northern property line. She stated that staff has suggested some different landscaping than TSM Development submitted. She stated that the previously approved site plan called for an 8 foot cedar privacy fence along the eastern and northern property lines, and an 8 foot wrought iron decorative fence along Ramsey Boulevard. She stated that the current site plan now calls for a security fence and staff recommends that the previously approved fencing be incorporated into the current plan. She stated that the grading and drainage are acceptable, however lighting fixtures will need to be reviewed prior to issuing a building permit. She reviewed the recommendations from the Planning Commission. She stated that Steve Schmidt from TSM Development was present at tonight's meeting if there were any questions. Councilmember Dehen confirmed that the three buildings were 427.5, 321, and 276 feet long. He stated that these are very long buildings, with the first being longer than a football field. He stated-that this is a highly visible area and he would like to see some sort of variance of the roof line or front of the building so it makes the building not seem so vast. He stated that the City Council is trying to improve the architectural standards of the City and he doesn't feel the plans, as presented, improve those standards. Councilmember Elvig stated that he supported those concerns and stated that he would also like to include a provision requiring maintenance of any fencing on the property. Associate Planner Geisler stated that there is nothing specific regarding fence maintenance for industrial districts. She stated that staff is not recommending that a vinyl type fence be allowed. She stated that there is additional landscaping planned and actually the fence will be on the interior of this landscaping. Steve Schmidt of TSM Development stated that the fence will be a security fence, so it would be repaired immediately if there was any damage. City Council /October 9, 2007 Page 6 of 25