Lasting Touch SPR-Storage(360) 458-3835 (360) 458-3144 FAX www.ci.yelm.wa.us City of Yelm Community Development 105 Yelm Avenue West Yelm, WA 98597 November 8, 2011 Tony Ward Lasting Touch Memorial & Cemetery
Products 4706 39th Avenue SE Lacey, WA 98503 Mr. Ward Thank you for taking the time to speak with me this morning. During our discussion regarding outdoor storage located at 711 Yelm
Avenue East, you indicted that the purpose of this area is for outdoor display rather than storage. Section 17.84.010 YMC requires a site plan review approval for the establishment or
expansion of any commercial activity, provided that expansions for storage are exempt from the review process. Because you had previously stated that the use of the fenced area would
be for storage only, the City indicated that the fenced area would have to be screened from public view pursuant to Section 17.57.020 YMC. This is still the case if the area is to be
used for storage only, and screening would be required around the entire perimeter of the storage area. If????g you wish to deviate from the requirement of an 8 foot solid board fence,
you will need to submit a proposal, in writing, for review. Any such request should include a description as to how you believe the proposal effectively screens the storage area. If
you choose to use the fenced are for outdoor display, a site plan review approval will be required. Through this process, which generally takes between 6 to 8 weeks after a complete
application is received, the approval may include conditions to bring the site to current standards. Additional landscaping, accessible access to the building, and additional perimeter
landscaping could all be required as part of the site plan review process. I have attached a site plan review application for your review. Keep in mind that either the complete fencing
or site plan review approval must be complete before you open your business. Sincerely, Tami Merriman Associate Planner