Minutes - Planning Commission - 01/05/2017

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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. Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Surma, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners Anderson, Surma, Brauer, Nosan, and VanScoy. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Chairperson Bauer closed the public hearing closed at 7:20 p.m. Commission Business Chairperson Bauer stated the City has concerns with moving forward with this request as presented. He explained the options available to the Commission would be to approve with conditions or denying the request. Planning Commission/January 5, 2017 Page 5 of 18