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5.02: Public Hearing: Consider Request for an Interim Use Permit to Utilize a Membrane Tent Structure for a Secondary Showroom; Case of Skeeter Boat Center. Public Hearing Chairperson Bauer called the public hearing to order at 7:06 p.m. Presentation Community Development Director Gladhill presented the staff report stating the purpose of this case is to consider a request from Jim Peterson of Skeeter Boat Center, (the "Applicant") for an Interim Use Permit to erect and utilize a temporary membrane tent structure (the "Structure") as a secondary showroom on the property located at 9421 Highway 10 NW (the "Subject Property"). The Structure would be thirty feet by sixty feet (30' x 60') in size and would have sidewalls. The Applicant has noted that they would not provide heat for the Structure and would ensure access throughout the winter by plowing around the Structure. The Applicant has stated that they have picked up a second line of boats and that their existing indoor showroom does not have sufficient space to accommodate the new line of products. The Applicant is proposing the use the structure through the month of May to provide additional showroom space for customer viewing of boats in advance of the fishing opener. Citizen Input Commissioner Anderson asked if the applicant had considered adding onto the building. Community Development Director Gladhill explained the applicant was currently leasing the space from the property owner. The applicant would like to add on, however, they were not in a position to take full ownership of the property. Commissioner Anderson expressed concern with how the tent looks from the street. He questioned if the building had a rear exit and if the tent could be placed towards the back of the building. Community Development Director Gladhill stated there was not an access point at the rear of the building. He then reviewed the site plan with the Commission noting the size and location of the existing showroom. Commissioner Nosan inquired when the IUP would expire. Community Development Director Gladhill explained an Interim Use Permit had the ability to sunset or expire. He stated the City could set a time frame or deadline. He indicated the applicant could request an extension. Commissioner Anderson asked if the City had received any comments from neighboring properties. Community Development Director Gladhill reported the City had not received any comments.