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Northern states Power Co., Case No. 2224 Page 2 storage of wood chips for an extended period of time could result in some rotting and odor. A condition of approval might stipulate removal of the offending material if such a problem arises. Landscapinq The storage area would be enclosed with a chain-link fence and 6-foot evergreen trees on the front and sides (not the rear). In addition, lilac bushes are indicated in the front yard. The plans do not indicate the species, which we would like to see. The plan would be acceptable if the use were permanent, but with a two-year time limit, the landscaping may not grow to adequately screen the site within that time frame. The evergreens on the side yards serve to screen the use from the existing truck yard, which we believe may not be necessary. A more reasonable approach may be to take the same landscape budget and put more screening - overstory trees, coniferous shrubs, an opaque fence, or some combination of these into the front yard. screeninq Even with adequate landscaping as noted above, the use cannot be properly screened if the wood chip pile is too high. We recommend the material stored on site not be allowed to be more than 8 feet in height, the height of the fence. Enqineerinq Considerations The plans show a 6-foot fence within the front setback (30 feet from the right-of-way) the ordinance allows a 4-foot maximum. The proposal does not improve the lot with any curb or hard surface, nor is there a paved driveway indicated. No grading or drainage plans are shown. Any curb and gutter that has to be removed from County Road C-2 must be done according to City standards. Fire Marshal Considerations Fire codes require that such a storage pile should not be placed within 3 feet of the property line, not be more than 6 feet high within 10 feet of the property line, and be no more than 20 feet high maximum. 4. CONCLUSION We recommend approval of the Interim Use Permit with the following conditions: