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I I I Council Meeting Minutes April 13, 1999 Page 6 Public Hearing. continued Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Samuelson, to RECONSTRUCT 16TH AVENUE SW AND FOSS ROAD AT A 38-FOOT WIDTH WITHOUT PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH PROJECT 99-1, HIGHCREST AREA RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Larson noted the positive outcome and resident satisfaction of the similar previously reconstructed 8th Ave. project. He asked staff to pursue the "no right turn' sign with County staff. Councilmember of the Month Joan Kelly believes the sidewalks will provide pedestrian safety in this neighborhood. Benke explained that traffic control devices installed at incorrect locations may adversely effect and create additional hazards. Additional landscaping and lighting will assist in a safer roadway, and the City will continue to evaluate solutions to traffic calming. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Samuelson, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION ORDERING PROJECT 99-1, HIGHCREST AREA STREET RECONSTRUCTION, AND AUTHORIZE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Olson confirmed that crosswalks will be installed throughout the project, and the final design should be completed the end of May. Plantings are allowed in the boulevard, but residents should be aware of the possibility of snowplow damage. Council thanked the residents for their input and comments. Council Business City Planner Cary Teague presented the Zoning Ordinance Amendment for outside storage within 1-1, Light Industrial and 1-2, Heavy Industrial Zoning Districts. This item was tabled from March 23 in order to notify affected property owners. Over 60 notifications were mailed to property owners with 1-1 and 1-2 land designations. The only respondent was Bell Pole who had concern of how this affects their existing business. Teague confirmed that Bell Pole would be grand fathered in because this action only affects new businesses or existing business wishing to expand. A survey of surrounding cities found a majority regulate outside storage. The Planning Commission recommends regulating outside storage though the use of a Special Use Permit which allows for specific conditions such as landscaping and screening. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Samuelson, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGULATING OUTSIDE STORAGE WITHIN THE 1-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND 1-2, HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS. 5 Ayes ~ 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Public Hearing Highcrest Area Street Reconstruction Project 99-1 Report 99-087 Resolution 99-033 Council Business Outside Storage Ordinance Amendment Report 99-088 Ordinance 656