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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,July 8,2013 Page 11 possible refinement, but specifically addressed in each Conditional Use applica- tion rather than attempting to arrive at a correct volume or percentage in this revi- sion; and staff direction to further define "permanent storage" from an enforce- ment perspective, with a specific definition, since it's mentioned in numerous sec- tions. Regarding concerns raised by Councilmember McGehee related to inoperable ve- hicles and how they are defined, Mayor Roe noted that definition is found in in the City's Nuisance Code. Further discussion ensued regarding storage on one site of larger snow removal equipment for staging at various locations (e.g. Rosedale, Har Mar, Target) and whether there was any exemption for that equipment that was typically heavier and more difficult to transport; related difference for those businesses as noted whether located in a Regional Business-1, Community Business, or Neighbor- hood District. Councilmember Willmus expressed concern that care be given to not force people to transport those heavy vehicles more frequently than necessary. Councilmember Willmus noted that Rosedale was zoned Community Business and Target,was zoned Regional Business, and expressed his preference that snow removal vehicles at both locations be consistent. With Councilmembers Laliberte and Willmus, along with Mayor Roe, noting the storage of snow removal equip- ment season long at the Har Mar Mall Cub Store, staff was encouraged to further review this section. Mayor Roe suggested addressing the issue by defining the number of pieces of equipment allowed for outdoor storage at those sites and the seasonal nature of that equipment; and whether it was stored on one site but used in multiple locations;but at a minimum to provide a consistent standard across the board. Addressing Councilmember McGehee's concern with differences in fence height from 8' to 6-8' in sections of this revised ordinance, Mr. Lloyd advised that there were some areas when a higher fence was needed to address the type of materials, topography of the property, or other issues. Mr. Lloyd advised that the intent was to sufficiently screen those items being stored outdoors, but to not create exces- sive costs for the property owner. Mayor Roe noted that a Conditional Use would address the height issue if there were elevation issues; with Mr. Lloyd concurring. Councilmembers expressed appreciation for staff's pictorial examples in their re- port of those items that did or did not meet requirements. With additional revisions and direction provided during this discussion, staff was requested to incorporate them in the next iteration. Mayor Roe thanked staff for bringing these text amendments forward.