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Community Development Director Trudgeon stated Mr. and Mrs. Benz own and live at the property at 15410 Hematite Street. The home on the property was constructed in 1967 and the Benz's are proposing to demolish the home and construct a new home on the property. They would like to live in the existing home while the new one is being constructed. For a temporary period of time, there will be two homes on the property and the Benz's have applied for an interim use permit to allow this to happen while the new home is being constructed. The proposed permit is drafted to require that the new home be constructed within six months, that the applicants take occupancy of the new home within 30 days of issuance of certificate of occupancy, and the existing home be demolished and removed within 60 days of the issuance of certificate of occupancy for the new home. In the event the weather conditions are not conducive to backfilling the previous house foundation and septic system, the Building Official will have the authority to grant a maximum 60 day extension. Any extensions required beyond that time frame must be approved by the City Council. Community Development Director Trudgeon explained the interim use permit will require the applicants to post a financial surety at the City to ensure that the old home and septic system are properly abandoned in a timely manner. In addition to the interim use permit, it is the applicant's responsibility to obtain all other necessary permits. Mr. Trudgeon advised the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval of the interim use permit to temporarily maintain two dwelling units on one parcel. Mayor Gamec inquired if the applicant has any problems or questions regarding the permit. Nancy Benz, applicant, responded they do not. She stated the only problem the Planning Commission discussed was whether there is enough time allowed for the new home to be constructed. Councilmember Elvig commented this type of situation is something they should likely get used to in the City. With the value of property and some of the older homes in the community he would suspect more people will want to save the property they own. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to adopt resolution #06- 04-132 adopting Findings of Fact #0759 relating to Mr. and Mrs. Benz's request for an interim use permit to maintain two dwellings on one parcel for a temporary period of time. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Elvig, Cook, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to approve Mr. and Mrs. Benz's request for an interim use permit, based on findings of fact, to maintain two dwellings at 15410 Hematite St. for a temporary period of time and adopt resolution #06-04-133. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Elvig, Cook, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. City Council / April 25, 2006 Page 7 of 23