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-138- Councilmember Strormnen stated that she was inclined to go with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Councilmember Cook replied that the Council had requested that staff draft findings of fact in the positive due to the fact that Mr. Bauer's shooting range use has been restricted and the permit allows him two years to collect a return on his decision to reduce shooting activities. Councilmember Pearson stated that he a~eed with granting the interim use permit for two years.. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that he would approve the request if it would hold off development for a few years. Councilmember Kurak recommended that the permit be effective from March 12, 2003 through March 12, 2004, which would allow for one full season for the business to be relocated. After the year, the applicant c~ould come back for a renewal of the permit if necessary. Mayor Gamec reviewed the proposed findings of fact. City Attorney Goodrich noted that if the findings of fact are adopted as presented, they would be in favor of the applicant. r Councilmember Strommen stated that obviously the neighbors are saying that the use would be disturbing to them, but she does realize that that is their opinion and not necessarily based on fact. City Attorney Goodrich requested that language be added to conditions #15 through//21 stating that."That the proposed interim use ..... ". Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to adopt Resolution #03- 03-068 adopting Findings of Fact # 0644 in the affirmative relating to a request from Gerald Bauer for an Interim Use Permit, amending conditions #15 through #21 to include the language "That the proposed interim use ...". Further discussion: Mayor Gamec inquired if there was anything in the findings of fact that~ related to the length of the permit. City Attorney Goodrich replied no. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Kurak, Cook, Pearson, Str0mmen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Abstained: Councilmember Elvig. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to approve Mr. Bauer's request for an Interim Use Permit at 16130 Variolite Street NW, based on the findings of fact, and adopt Resolution #03-03-069 declaring terms of same, amending condition #1 to read "..March 12, 2003 to March 12, 2004.", which could then be re-addressed in 12 months. Further discussion: Mayor Gamec inquired as to when notices would be sent out to the residents if the permit were to be renewed. Community Development Director Frolik explained that the applicant has to apply 30 days before the expiration date on the permit. Mayor Gamec inquired if citizens are notified of the renewal application. Community Development Director Frolik City Council/March 11, 2003 · Page 12 of 22