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storage; it would only allow agricultural uses. Councilmember Elvig noted finding no. 14 specifically spells out residential and agricultural land; it reasonably considers that there may be a misunderstanding regarding these zonings. Mr. Moiner stated staff sent him maps of what RV World could perhaps look at using for a permit; and in looking at some of the locations, they are much more in the public eye than this piece of land. If the denial of this permit has anything to do with other people seeing what is going on and someone else wanting to apply for a permit, this piece definitely raises less eyebrows for the general public, other than by his competition down the street. Ass't Community Development DirlHRA Executive Dir. Frolik explained the major difference is that the possible locations sent to Mr. Moiner are zoned commercial or places-to-work; none of this site is zoned commercial. Councilmember Cook stated the issue is the appropriate use of zoning. If RV World is granted an interim use permit to park their vehicles in a residential area, even if this is out in the middle of nowhere, the next person may come in next to someone's house and use this permit as an example of the City allowing this parking to be done on residential property. The Council does not care if the vehicles are parked in the public view on Highway 10; the zoning must be appropriate. Mr. Moiner explained what he is saying is that more eyebrows will be raised with the locations that have been suggested by staff. The vehicles will be more in the public eye than on the property where he has them stored. He would hope every case stands on its own. Councilmember Cook stated every case cannot be treated on its own; precedence is set and everyone in the City must be treated equally. Mr. Moiner stated he sat in a Council meeting about one month ago when there was a debate about the length of cul-de-sacs; one was allowed and another was not, so it is not a cut and dried case. Councilmember Elvig noted the Planning Commission approved this as an interim use. He appreciates Mr. Moiner's concerns about Highway 10. The City is trying to clean up Highway 10, but there is a period of time where they will have to live with what is there; the transition of the roadway and improvements will have to come over a multitude of years. Regarding the parking of these RV's on agricultural property, the Council is interested in putting them on Highway 10 where it is more appropriate, rather than zoning them back into something like this agricultural property. This would likely be a positive for RV World, as it would provide them with more exposure. The Council would ask that the RV's are stored neatly, which RV World already does on their property. Mr. Moiner stated RV World will work with the City and try to do a better job hand in hand to resolve their problem. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Jeffrey, Elvig, Olson, and Pearson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Strommen. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to adopt Resolution #06- 06-177 to deny the interim use permit based on findings of fact, and to allow the applicant until October 31, 2006 to comply with the denial. Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig strongly encouraged staff to assist the applicant in finding another spot for these vehicles. Mr. Moiner stated he had previously asked if the City had an interest in renting some of its property, and was told the City would not have an interest in doing that. It may be that this was a recent idea for the City to lease out its property. Councilmember Cook clarified he is not against RV World storing their RV's in the proper location. He asked if allowing until the end of October to come into compliance allows RV City Council/June 13,2006 Page 8 of 26