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Further discussion: Councilmember Hendriksen questioned the approval process. Community Development Director Frolik explained that at this point the ordinance was being introduced and would have to come back for final adoption once the Met Council approves the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired as to what would happen if they don't approve the request within 120 days. City Attorney Goodrich replied then the action would automatically be approved. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if delay by the Met Council could cause the request to be approved. City Attorney Goodrich replied no. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that because it is economically feasible right know they are turning every commercial site into housing. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that he was opposed to the rezoning because of the continuos loss of business. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Kurak, and Anderson. Voting No: Councihnembers Hendriksen and Zimmerman. Mayor Gamec recessed the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:55 p.m. Mayor Gamec called the regular meeting of the City Council back to order at 9:03 p.m. Case #8: Request for an Interim Use Permit for a Temporary Office Structure and Outdoor Storage; Case of Kenko, Inc. Community Development Director Frolik stated that Kenko, Inc. has submitted an application for an Interim Use Permit to allow them to use property located at the northeast corner of 147th Ave. and Ferret St. for outdoor storage and to place a temporary office structure on the property. Kenko is asking that the Interim Use Permit be in place for five years to allow them to figure out how they would like to use the property. The property is currently zoned Industrial and is included in an ordinance adopted by the City Council on June 26, 2001, placing it within the boundaries of a 24-month development moratorium. The ordinance states that interim use permits may be considered during the moratorium. City Code states that an interim use permit can be in effect for a maximum of 5 years. The applicant is planning on placing a six-foot high chain link fence around the area to be used for outdoor storage and the mobile office building. The mobile office building will be 8' x 32' and will be used to assist their local operations. The area inside the chain-link fence will be surfaced with Class 5. Kenko has submitted a drainage and grading plan that is generally acceptable, but will require a permit from the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (LRRWMO). The LRRWMO permit will require Kenko to construct capacity for two, back-to-back, 100-year storm events. The current drainage plan only shows the capacity for one 10-year storm event. The ponding area needs to be dedicated to the City as drainage and utility easements. The Ramsey Economic Development Authority, at its October 8, 2001 meeting, discussed the proposed Interim Use Permit. The EDA recommended that City Staff continue to work with Kenko to locate at an alternative site. The EDA felt that it was important to preserve the Kenko land as it is close to the proposed Town Center site. The Planning Commission, at its November 5, 2001 meeting, held a public hearing and reviewed Kenko's request. After discussion, the Planning Cormnission recommended City Council/January 22, 2002 Page 17 of 25