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PROJ0017_RCA_081213-Outdoor_Storage.doc Page 2 of 2 4.0B ACKGROUND 12 On July 8, 2013, the City Council discussed the proposed outdoor storage regulations, 13 and suggested ways for Planning Division staff to fine-tune the proposal. Because this 14 request is initiated by the City rather than by an outside applicant, the State-mandated 60-15 day timeline does not apply in this case; this is noted merely to explain the “n/a” (i.e., not 16 applicable) notation in the Application Review Details section above. 17 5.0P ROPOSED Z ONING T EXT C HANGES 18 The proposed zoning text changes are shown in a draft ordinance, included with this 19 report as Attachment B; proposed insertions will be represented in bold text, and 20 proposed deletions will be shown in strikethrough text. A brief discussion of the 21 proposed changes can be found in the paragraphs below. 22 5.1Definitions: Rather than having a single definition covering all kinds of outdoor storage, 23 the activity has been divided into four segments: equipment and goods, fleet vehicles, 24 inoperative/out-of-service vehicles and equipment, and loose materials. 25 5.2Zoning district tables of allowed uses: The tables showing land uses that are permitted, 26 conditional, or not permitted across the Commercial and Mixed-Use Districts and 27 Employment Districts are amended to include the new segments of outdoor storage. 28 5.3Conditional use standards and criteria: The next section of the proposed amendment 29 establishes the additional requirements and considerations for evaluating outdoor storage 30 where it is a conditional use, recognizing that the appearance of an outdoor storage 31 facility may be more or less appropriate (or may warrant enhanced screening treatment) 32 based on the existing character of the surrounding properties. 33 5.4Additional standards for specific uses: Where segments of outdoor storage are permitted 34 uses, this section of the zoning code establishes the additional requirements that apply. 35 Planning Division staff has attempted to strike a balance between allowing for a 36 predictable, transparent, and reasonable process for regulating outdoor storage and 37 maintaining high aesthetic standards. 38 6.0P UBLIC C OMMENT 39 Draft minutes of the Council Discussion are included with this report as Attachment C. 40 As of the time this report was prepared, Planning Division staff has not received any 41 specific communications from the public.42 7.0R ECOMMENDATION 43 Based on the comments and findings outlined in Sections 4 – 6 of this report, the 44 Planning Division concurs with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to 45 approve the ZONING TEXT CHANGE .46 8.0S UGGESTED A CTION 47 8.1 Pass an ordinance approving the ZONING TEXT CHANGE , based on the comments and 48 findings of Sections 4 – 6 and the recommendation of Section 7 of this staff report. 49 8.2 By motion, approve the draft ordinance summary for publication.50 Prepared by: Associate Planner Bryan Lloyd 651-792-7073 | bryan.lloyd@ci.roseville.mn.us Attachments: A: Pictures of outdoor display/storage B:Draft ordinance C:Draft 7/22/2013 City Council minutes D:Draft ordinance summary