901 Yelm Ave E-Storage ContianersOctober 18, 2001
Mr. Matt Stahl
Rite Aid
901 Yelm Ave E.
Yelm, WA 98597
Re: Notice of Final Decision - Use of Storage Containers for Storage of Seasonal Merchandise
Dear Mr. Stahl:
The Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) has reviewed and considered your request to use
storage containers to store seasonal merchandise. The SPRC review and decision is based on
Yelm Municipal Code, Chapter 17.57.060, Storage which states:
In the conduct of any business, the storage of merchandise, raw materials, equipment,
fixtures, scraps or solid wastes shall comply with the following requirements:
A. Every reasonable effort shall be made by persons operating a business to store
all such materials within an enclosed building, with the following exceptions:
1. Where such inside storage is not practical or desirable for reasons related
to health, fire or safety codes;
2. Where the outside storage of merchandised, manufactured products or
raw materials is normal and standard practice, such as in the sale of
automotive equipment, mobile homes, lumber, gardening materials,
nursery stock and the like, or on the site on construction projects;
3. When materials or products are temporarily stored outside incidental to
shipping, delivery, loading or unloading thereof.
The SPRC finds that the request is not consistent with the Yelm Municipal Code and
must deny your request. I have enclosed Chapter 17.57.060 for your review.
Use of the storage containers is a violation of Chapter 17, Zoning and subject to remedy.
Chapter 17.102, Violations states that: Violation of the provisions of this title or failure to comply
with any of its requirements shall constitute a misdemeanor and such violation shall be
punished as provided by the statutes of the state for the commission of a misdemeanor. Each
day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. The per day fine will be
assessed as per the city's bail schedule. I have enclosed a copy of Chapter 17.102 for your
review.
This decision is a Type I Permit, Ministerial Decision and can be appealed to the City Council.
Pursuant to Chapter 15.49.160, a notice of appeal shall be filed within fourteen days of notice of
final decision. If you would like to file an appeal to the City Council, it must be filed no later than
October 31, 2001. I have included an application for your convenience.
I have also enclosed a copy of City correspondence, dated November 8, 2000, regarding the
same request last year.
If you have any questions regarding the decision or would like additional information on the
appeal process, please contact me at 458 -8408.
Sincerely,
Catherine Carlson
Community Development Director
Enclosures
Cc: Shelly Badger
Gary Carlson
Tami Merriman
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