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COUNCIL BUSINESS Case #1: Request for an Interim Use Permit for a Temporary Office Structure; Case of Amcor Precast Community Development Director Frolik stated that the City issued an interim use permit on November 28, 1995, and then again on December 18, 1997, until June 1, 1999, to Amcor Precast, located at 6640 Industry Avenue NW, for the utilization of a 24' x 60' modular office structure. Amcor Precast requested an interim use permit to complete their assessment of space needs and possibility of developing the site as a permanent location. Amcor Precast is requesting another two year interim use permit to continue utilizing a temporary office structure on their property. Amcor is currently going through a budget process and finalizing design plans for permanent structures to be constructed on the parcel in the years 2001-2003. Miller Architect is currently designing a manufacturing facility, office building, and future manufacturing addition. Amcor is looking into the possibility of receiving TIF assistance from the City. If Amcor would receive TIF assistance, then they would most likely be able to build both the manufacturing and office facility in the year 2001. In the event that TIF assistance is not available, Amcor would phase their project over a three-year period. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 7, 2000. The Planning Commission recommended approving a one-year interim use permit instead of a two-year interim use permit as requested by the applicant. The intent of the one-year pelznit is to give the City the opportunity to review Amcor's progress on the site. If more time is needed to construct their permanent facilities, then the City can extend the permit when it expires on August 1, 2001. Mike Speck, Sales Manager at Amcor Precast, noted that Miller Associates have drawn up the plans for the building. They have purchased the property and plan to stay in that location, but it will depend on available funds as to when the project will be completed. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman, seconded by Councilmember Connolly, to adopt Resolution #00-07-181 Findings of Fact # 0527 relating to a request from Amcor Precast for an interim use permit for the utilization of a temporary office structure. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Connolly, and Hendriksen. VotingNo: None. Absent: CouncilmemberAnderson. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman, seconded by Councilmember Connolly, to adopt Resolution # 00-07-182 approving the issuance of an Interim Use Permit for a temporary structure for one year and declaring terms of the Interim Use Permit. Further discussion: Mayor Gamec stated that he would like to see progress in that area. Councihnember Connolly inquired as to what type of progress the Planning Commission was looking for in one year. Community Development Director Frolik replied that progress would be a site plan completed for application or TIF assistance being approved. City Council/July 25, 2000 Page 4 of 14