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Item No. 1 (continued) Earl S. Skidmore, Pressure Vessel, Inc., described his meetings with the Planning Director with regard to the filing of his application for an office addition and tank pads. He stated that his permit for the present use involving storage of six hazardous chemicals was issued in 1966 with certain conditions, including landscaping, part of which was since destroyed during storm drain repairs and which he has not replanted. Mr. Skidmore distributed packets of material to Council members. (No copies submitted for file.) He said a landscape architect had advised no upgrading was possible, but would not issue a letter so stating. In response to questions of City Attorney Schricker, Mr. Skidmore acknowl- edged that he has not submitted landscape design plans required for the architectural permit he is seeking in connection with the new construction and that he was made aware of the requirement by the Planning Director; that he was also advised of the Zoning Ordinance requirement that an architectural permit is required with a building permit; and that the previous landscaping was partly destroyed because of City repairs to drainage pipes corroded by leakages from his products which was the basis for a lawsuit. Discussion followed and City Manager Smith and Mr. Schroeter commented and replied to questions relating to the establishment of chemical industries in the City in the 1 60's; increasing knowledge of the hazards presented; the expectations of the Council with regard to upgrading and maintaining of property; the location of the subject property at the entrance to the Marina Redevelopment Area; the landscape requirements of the architectural permit and the application of similar requirements elsewhere; and the fact that the remaining landscaping can be integrated with new materials. Nita Spangler, 970 Edgewood Drive, said she was distressed at the lack of maps and other staff presentation on the subject appeal. Mayor Stangel invited anyone else present who wished to speak to do so. No one wished to speak. M /S: Biagi /Mosher to close the public hearing. Carried unanimously by voice vote, and public hearing closed at 8:35 p.m. M /S: Biagi /Mosher to remand the subject appeal to staff for the purpose of having the appellant meet with the City Manager, the Planning Director and a landscape architect to apprise the appellant of the alternative landscaping possibilities available to meet the requirements of the architectural permit and that staff report be made to Council within 30 days. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 84 -13 Reg.Mtg. 1/16/84 Page 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 44 Page No. 329