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Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, May 02, 2012 Page 5 storing of trailers as had been done before the applicant’s use and/or purchase of this p 190 property. 191 Member Lester sought clarification if the applicant repaired buses and semis, would they 192 not be defined as “inoperable.” 193 Chair Boerigter opined that not necessarily since this Conditional Use related only to 194 outdoor storage and they have a building that could house inoperable vehicles. 195 Mr. Paschke concurred, as long as the facility use was in compliance with City Code, with 196 maintenance for fleet and worker’s vehicles allowed, since the Code didn’t preclude that, 197 and actually supported it. However, Mr. Paschke clarified that Code defined what outdoor 198 storage allowed and where it was located; what could and couldn’t be stored out side; 199 and other parameters defining that use. Mr. Paschke advised that the use would be 200 permitted and monitored as with any other use in Roseville; with staff monitoring 201 situations to garner compliance. Mr. Paschke advised that a Conditional Use provided a 202 higher level of authority for the City to revoke them if not kept in compliance. 203 For extra clarification, Mr. Lloyd noted the difference in a bus in the yard that didn’t start 204 and needed to be moved into the garage since it was temporarily not operational, but was 205 intended to be brought back into service versus letting the grass grow around it and 206 remaining inoperable, or abandoned or scavenged for parts. 207 Member Cunningham questioned if there were time guidelines for how long inoperable 208 vehicles could be kept on site. 209 Mr. Lloyd advised that there was nothing currently in City Code to draw a clear 210 distinction; and depending on circumstances, it was hard to define a rationale timeline. 211 Mr. Lloyd advised that the Planning Commission could provide a recommended condition 212 as part of their approval, but noted that he would be hard pressed to offer any guidance 213 for such a timeframe. 214 Mr. Paschke advised, from a staff perspective, that it was key for them to understand the 215 issue and determine why a vehicle was sitting out for any length of time, and to work with 216 the property owner on compliance. Mr. Paschke advised that it was typical for adjacent 217 property owners to serve as staff’s eyes for them, in addition to staff observations. From 218 a personal perspective, Mr. Paschke opined that it was not unreasonable for a vehicle to 219 be outside for a week or so, especially if parts were not immediately available. 220 At the request of Member Cunningham, Mr. Dufresne advised that they would typically 221 work on the trucks in the garage. 222 Public Comment 223 As a Bench Handout, attached hereto and made a part hereto, Mr. Lloyd provided 224 correspondence with Ms. Terry Gilberstadt, Corporate Secretary and Manager of Horton 225 Transportation, Horton Holding, Inc., 2565 Walnut Street, Roseville, MN, as adjacent 226 property owner and specific to this requested use. 227 Ms. Terry Gilberstadt, Corporate Secretary and Manager, Horton Transportation, 228 2565 Walnut Street (adjacent to subject site) 229 Ms. Gilberstadt referenced the correspondence as noted; and provided photos to display 230 of the current property situation with weeds, inappropriate fencing, and other debris on 231 the subject property. Ms. Gilberstadt noted that their property, Horton Holding, served as 232 their corporate headquarters, serving national and international visitors, and that they 233 kept their property maintained and aesthetically presentable accordingly. Ms. Gilberstadt 234 expressed her appreciation of the new owner’s intent to improve the property; however, 235 she expressed concern that current conditions may continue unless the Conditional Use 236 could effectively address the majority of their concerns. At a minimum, Ms. Gilberstadt 237 requested that the new owner mow the weeds; and if using the back portion of the 238 parking lot, tar it to keep dust blowing into their office. Ms. Gilberstadt noted how 239