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Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Jeffrey, to close the public hearing. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Jeffrey, Brauer, Van Scoy and <br />Watson. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Johnson and Shepherd. <br /> <br />The public hearing was closed at 8:32 p.m. <br /> <br />Commission Business <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission back to order at 8:32 <br />p.m. <br /> <br />Connnissioner Van Scoy inquired about the structures on the property in relation to being <br />temporary agricultural buildings. <br /> <br />Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon .reviewed the location and structure of the <br />buildings, tie noted there are concrete paths between some of the greenhouses. <br /> <br />Commissioner Van Scoy inquired about the concrete on the site. <br /> <br />Mr. Rowe explained there is a concrete slab. in some of the greenhouses to stop weeds from <br />growing and to eliminate muck, water build up, and bugs. The concrete is just a floating slab,' <br />and is only about two inches thick. <br /> <br />Commissioner Van Scoy questioned if the structures are considered agricultural. <br /> <br />Mr. Rowe replied the buildings are for an agricultural use. <br /> <br />Commissioner Van Scoy asked how long the property has been treated as temporary agricultural. <br /> <br />Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon replied it has been treated as temporary <br />agricultural since 1977. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brauer commented if they look at the big picture the expansion has been <br />incremental over time. At some time they have to' look at this entire thing. <br /> <br />Chair Nixt stated before any further expansion can be allowed it needs to be-determined if there <br />are any material code violations. With any further expansion beyond the 30,000 square feet this <br />must be brought into compliance with code. <br /> <br />Assistant Commhnity Development Director Trudgeon indicated the appropriate discussions for <br />this property need to happen without the pressure of timing. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt infbrmed the applicant he knows he runs a good operation but 'the conditional <br />use permit ri. IllS with the land and they do not know who will have the land next. <br /> <br />Mr. Rowe replied inquired about the 35 percent cap. <br /> <br /> Planning Commission/August 5, 2004 <br /> Page 12 of 40 <br /> <br /> <br />