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The Applicant would also like the flexibility to host other similar events, such as snowmobile racing in the winter months. All racing would need to comply with the City's nuisance regulations found in City Code Section 30-3 (Public nuisances), including noise regulations. A portion of the adjacent property is proposed to be used for racer parking, but not for parking for spectators of the event. There are no plans to upgrade this parking area and thus, parking would be accommodated directly on top of the existing grass area. The owner of the adjacent parcel will need to be party to the IUP in order for this to be accomplished. The Applicant is proposing to utilize four (4) portable restrooms on the Subject Property. In a cursory review by Staff, it appears that a special event with the proposed number of attendees falls in line with this calculation ranging from four (4) to six (6) portable restrooms. Other items to be used on the Subject Property include an electrical distribution box, concession trailers, and small accessory structure (for racer check -in). Alcohol will not be served on site. The Applicant is also proposing a eight (8) foot by four (4) foot sign affixed to the proposed privacy fence. The Applicant is working on a final electric distribution plan to maximize safety of the distribution box. All items to be placed or erected on the Subject Property shall be subject to applicable licenses and permits. Staffs principle concern is in regards to available on -site parking for this assembly type use. With only 21 available off-street parking spaces provided, this would only provide for an estimated 50-60 spectators. As stated above, parking for race teams would be proposed for the parcel to the west of the Subject Property. The proposed interim use has the potential to draw a larger crowd with this. The parking lot is connected to the parcel to the north, which could absorb some of this parking demand, although would take away from available spaces for that use. Staff would recommend the Applicant provide proof -of parking for an additional 30 spaces or more including shared parking agreements with both adjacent property owners. This would allow parking for approximately 100 more spectators. In addition, Staff would recommend that the Applicant provide plans for preventing on -street parking on Armstrong Boulevard. The Applicant is currently working on final plans and details prior to review by the City Council. There are a few items that the City will need clarification on, in writing, prior to review by the City Council, consistent with the Staff Review Letter. Following the review by the Planning Commission, Staff continued to discuss with various impacted agencies of the request. Staff is working on final details with Anoka County. In addition, a 75-foot drainage and utility easement exists on the Subject Property. Within this easement exists current infrastructure owned by Connexus Energy. Staff met with the Applicant and Connexus Energy on Tuesday, May 24th to discuss the request. Connexus staff expressed concern with a commercial use underneath an existing transmission line. In order to mitigate this concern, Connexus proposed two solutions. The first solution would be to bury the overhead transmission line. The cost of relocating this transmission line would be the responsibility of the Applicant, according to Connexus staff. Connexus staff also noted this line would need to be adjusted again in the future upon construction of the Armstrong Boulevard interchange. The second option is to enter into an Easement Encroachment/Limited Liability Waiver without any relocation of the existing infrastructure. Connexus staff is verifying with their legal counsel as to whether this is a feasible option. Staff will update final details of these two issues at the meeting. Funding Source: Per direction and approval of the City Council, all costs associated with review of the application are being handled as part of regular staff duties. Staff Recommendation: The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on May 5, 2011 and recommended approval of the request. Committee Action: