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I I I Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 1988 grow to screen the site. Ellis continued that it would be almost impossible to totally block the trailers from the view of the southern and eastern property, and pointed out that a view from the park of 200 to 300 trailers in Mounds View is already in exis- tence. Ellis also noted there are two unsightly power lines run- ning through the center of the site. With regard to the question of what is or what is not considered to be an acceptable landscape plan and, with regard to the consid- eration of the RCWD, Benke stated traditionally we ride upon the staff review of the landscape plans and drainage plans. In this particular case, because of the sensitivity of the site, Benke stated he would like to reserve that review. Rather than reviewing the slides of the site, Williams asked that in the near future Mattila and Maurie Anderson, New Brighten's Park and Recreation Director, give city council an opinion of what the site would look like from either of the two parks and whether it would exacerbate the existing situation or if it would be okay. Benke suggested the matter be continued with the understanding we will ask staff to accelerate the preparation of those perspective opinions and with the understanding that, if in fact the council adopts the subsequent moratorium, that procedure also be accelera- ted such that the delays, if any, which might be incurred be kept to a minimum while the applicant is proceeding with the RCWD. Benke stated it would be his intent to expedite whatever consider- ation we might subsequently want to do. Motion by Benke, seconded by to CONTINUE LP-223 AND DIRECT STAFF TO PROCEED EXPEDITIOUSLY. 4. Ayes - Naye (Brandt), Motion Carried Mattila reviewed staff report concerning a six-month moratorium on exterior storage. Benke asked if the time period could be reduced to three months; Locke stated there is clearly a gap in the city code and staff would like to have the issue resolved as soon as possible, and in- dicated it could perhaps go through the Planning Commission pre- sentation and review process within two months. LeFevere stated the moratorium would become effective immediately with the adoption of the proposed resolution, while the ordinance would take two readings and publication to be effective. Unless there are other applications pending or if there is some other concern regarding outside storage-type land use coming along in the immediate future, there is no need to adopt a resolution. LeFevere further stated the statute allows a city to go up to 18 months if the initial period is not sufficient. Page 13 Moratorium: Exterior Storage Report 88-17 Ordinance: First Reading