CC_Minutes_2015_1216 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Special City Council Meeting Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Page 4 lotta sought any preliminary input from the City Council they wished to share at this time regarding those next steps. Mayor Roe clarified that the only action before the City Council tonight involved the Conditional Use for outdoor storage, and no additional conditions for any next steps were before the body, simply their initial feedback as appropriate for fut�ire approval steps. At the request of Councilmember Willmus, Mr. Lloyd clarified that the applicant had not yet seen the proposed substitute condition, as staff had just expanded it late this afternoon. However, Mr. Lloyd opined that it was substantially the same as the more general condition, just more detailed. Councilmember Willmus questioned staff's rationale in Condition F as to the ap- plicant operating farm-type implements on a public street, but agreed with limit- ing their time of operation on public streets. Mr. Lloyd stated that staff's only concern was the potentially higher weight and larger tires of those implements on city streets to avoid unnecessary wear and tear. Councilmember Wilhnus opined that he didn't feel that portion of the Condition was necessary as typically this type of equipment generated less ground impact than an average vehicle, and therefore, he found it too restrictive. 1VIayor Roe clarified, and Councilmember Willmus confirmed, that he was basing his statement on the applicant's narrative. Councilmember McGehee noted that the agricultural plots were small, at only ap- proximately 5 acres, but also questioned why that equipment would need to drive on a public street, seeking additional input from the applicant. Councilmember McGehee stated that she did question Condition C, in designating "whenever practical," since other than Rice Creek Watershed District, she had been unable to locate any other regulating agencies for reference. Councilmem- ber McGehee stated that she would be more comfortable with language address- ing current and/or potential future changes of regulatory agencies and require- ments, specifically addressing her concern with any significant drift of chemical applications or if pollination issues became a problem needing resolution. Coun- cilmember McGehee expressed her interest in having available a chance to revise that regulatory review in terms of environmental impact, or if the nature of the business or this company changed its operations in terms of bio-cheinicals. Mayor Roe asked staff to address their rationale in the proposed expanded lan- guage for Condition E and drainage into Langton Lake, and what staff was trying to accomplish.