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Planning & Zoning Commission February 17, 2004 Meeting Minutes Commissioner McLean motioned and Commissioner Lakso seconded to recommend to Council the approval of the requested rezone from I-1 to R-2A, Lot Split and th Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 6885 & 6895 – 20 Avenue at 7:33 p.m. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. Commissioner McLean motioned and Commissioner Klennert-Hunt seconded to recommend to Council the approval of the requested rezone from R-1 to R-2A, lot split and Comprehensive Plan amendment for the parcel south of Sumac Court at 7:35 p.m. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Keleher thanked the Commission for their time and consideration. III. APPEARANCES 1. Mr. Bob Roslansky, 7068 Eagle Trail appeared before the Commission and stated that he was in the process of remodeling his basement and that all of his tools and personal items needed to be moved out of the basement to allow ample room to complete the remodeling. Mr. Roslansky stated that he currently has an active building permit and that he has contracted with a temporary storage company who has placed a POD (“Portable On-Demand”) unit in his driveway. It was brought to his attention that someone in his neighborhood was not pleased with its placement and he received a letter from the City. Mr. Roslansky stated that he came to City Hall looking for further clarification. Mr. Roslansky stated that the current Ordinance #4 does not address temporary storage units. Mr. Roslansky requested that Planning and Zoning consider a temporary permitting of same to parallel a building permit if the resident desires. Chair Hanson questioned the size of the temporary structure. Mr. Roslansky stated that it is approximately 11’ tall and 8 – 9’ wide and 20’ long and that he did not have the exact measurements; however, when he parks his van near it, it is not completely dwarfed by the POD. Commissioner Lakso questioned the anticipated completion date of finishing the basement. Mr. Roslansky stated that the building permit expires within six months of the issuance and that he anticipated completion prior to that period of time and felt that it would be May or June. Commissioner McLean questioned when the permit was issued and the date of placement of the POD. Mr. Roslansky stated that the permit was issued in December of 2003 and the POD was placed at the same time. Chair Hanson questioned whether Mr. Roslansky had any other accessory structures or outbuildings on his property. Mr. Roslansky stated no. Commissioner Klennert-Hunt stated that PODs are fairly a new item on the market. Commissioner Wilharber felt that the POD unit was better than piling everything outside and that Planning and Zoning should consider a language amendment to Ordinance #4 to include such use. Commissioner McLean stated that the POD was no worse than an RV parked in a driveway. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that basically this issue is interpretation of the ordinance. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that she would contact the City Attorney regarding the issuance of a temporary structure permit. Chair Hanson stated that the permit should have an expiration date also. Commissioner Klennert-Hunt felt that it was a good idea to combine the permit with the building permit and felt that if Mr. Roslansky could have utilized a horse trailer and there would not have been an issue. Commissioner Wilharber stated that he felt that Ordinance #4, Section Page 10 of 12