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Not Approved PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting— September 17, 2013 7:00 p.m. Present: Chairperson Bruce Howard, Commissioners Paul Banker, Steve Danger,Erin Nichols-Matkaiti,Mike Shardlow, Greg Meyers, and Verne McPherson Absent:None Also Present:Janice Gundlach-City Planner, and Mary Burg-Councilmember Agenda Review: There were no changes to the agenda. Minutes from August 20, 2013: Motion by Commissioner Banker,seconded by Commissioner Nichols Matkaiti,to approve the August 20, 2013 meeting minutes as presented. Approved 7-0. Council Action: Councilmember Burg reported the Village Orthodontic addition was approved by the Council at its last meeting. She commented the 2014 preliminary budget was also approved. It was noted Subway located in the Community Center would have a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on September 24th at 4:45 p.m. She discussed the Urban Farming Task Force stating the group would begin meeting shortly and the group would be chaired by Bruce Howard. Public Hearing: (A) Brian Drerup/Gruma Corporation requests consideration of a Special Use Permit to allow construction of an accessory structure in excess of 40 feet in height at 1565 1st AVE NW. City Planner Janice Gundlach reported the applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit in order to permit construction of a third,48' tall and 12' diameter silo at 1565 1st Avenue NW. The proposed silo would be constructed in a corner of the existing building,where a small shed would be removed. The industrial district chapter of the Zoning Code, specifically Section 6-050(4),requires a Special Use Permit for accessory structures in excess of 40' in height. These provisions were drafted to accommodate the applicant's request for a second silo in 2007. The current request is in support of interior renovations;where additional production lines are being added and more bulk flour will be used daily. Keeping the flour stored onsite reduces the number of bulk truck trips to the facility. City Planner Gundlach indicated the applicant has already obtained a building permit for the interior plant renovations. If the special use permit is approved,the applicant will need to obtain a separate permit for the silo. Staff recommends approval of the special use permit as requested, subject to the following conditions: • No signs shall be allowed to be displayed on the proposed silo. • A separate building permit is obtained for the proposed silo. • All outdoor storage is removed following completion of the interior plant renovations. Commissioner Nichols Matkaiti requested further information on why a Special Use Permit was required. City Planner Gundlach reviewed the criteria noting that the Special Use Permit would also allow staff to monitor the outdoor storage on this site to assure it remained in compliance with City Code. Chairperson Howard asked if the new silo would be constructed to match the existing silos. City Planner Gundlach commented it was her understanding the silo would be constructed of the same building materials as the existing silos. 1