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Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, October 05, 2011 Page 2 In Section 5.1.b (actually 5.3.b, page 3 of 3) of the staff report, Member Boguszewski questioned 44 if staff considering strengthening this comment as a condition to ensure widening the access gate 45 for emergency apparatus. 46 Mr. Lloyd advised that, while there were some issues that remained pending, it was yet to be 47 determined if any additional gate width was needed; however, he noted that the applicant’s plans 48 indicated that the gate would be widened as necessary to comply with City Code. 49 Chair Boerigter sought further clarification on this issue; with Mr. Lloyd advising that the Fire 50 Marshal had been unavailable during the initial Development Review Committee (DRC) review; 51 but that the Building Official had indicated some widening may be required; however, it remained 52 a pending item that would be addressed by staff at an administrative level as part of finalizing the 53 application and permit issue processes. 54 In Section 5.2.c (pages 2 and 3), Chair Boerigter questioned if more specificity was needed to 55 define aggregates or granular materials. 56 Mr. Lloyd advised that he recalled come inter-changeability of those terms in Zoning Code 57 definitions, or in Conditional Use requirements; but offered to revise the terms in this context if so 58 directed by the Commission. 59 Applicant, John Ferrier, CWM representative for owner 60 Mr. Ferrier thanked staff for working with the applicant on this request; and advised that the 61 applicant had reviewed the staff report and was in agreement with its findings and conditions. 62 Regarding outdoor storage materials, Mr. Ferrier advised that the materials would be bundled 63 shingles and siding, not loose materials; and recalled that City Code referred to loose or granular 64 materials interpreted as sand or landscaping materials, neither of which would be involved in this 65 request. 66 Regarding increased truck trips, Mr. Ferrier opined that there would be no significant traffic 67 increase. Mr. Ferrier advised that the reason for needing the outdoor storage was to relocate 68 those materials from inside their facility to provide space for one of their design components. 69 Related to the gate width, Mr. Ferrier advised that the applicant was amenable to make it as wide 70 as necessary to meet City standards; and fully intended to have this width confirmed during the 71 permitting process. 72 Chair Boerigter closed the Public Hearing at 6:45 p.m., with no one appearing for or against. 73 MOTION 74 Member Wozniak moved, seconded by Member Cook seconded, to RECOMMEND TO THE 75 CITY COUNCIL approval of outdoor storage at 2360 County Road C; based on the 76 comments and findings of Section 4-6 and the recommendation of Section 7 of the staff 77 report dated October 5, 2011. 78 Chair Boerigter offered a friendly amendment, accepted by the makers of the motion, that staff 79 corrects the staff report prior to proceeding to the City Council for approval, by revising the 80 typographical error in Section 5.1’s introductory statement. 81 Ayes: 7 82 Nays: 0 83 Motion carried. 84 Chair Boerigter noted the anticipated City Council action on this item scheduled for October 24, 85 2011. 86 NEW BUSINESS 6. 87 Consider Amendments to the City’s Redevelopment Plan and Industrial Development 88 District #1 Plan 89 Chair Boerigter noted that this was an internal housekeeping item, and did not require a public 90 hearing for Planning Commission action. 91