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buildings that set the tone. Her concern is setting the tone with a drive-thru, which is a fundamental conflict with the vision. Councilmember Pearson commented the intent was not to have drive-thrus in Town Center, but they have found they have to flex a little bit. He likes the idea of allowing this to get things started, and the special use permit will allow them the flexibility to discontinue it if it doesn't work. Jim Deal, applicant, stated the problem is that they will have over $6 million into this building, and he cannot get renters; they need to jump start things. The coffee shop will include a conversation area with a fireplace, a place for the kids, a conference room, and internet hook ups. They will also be putting in a Ramsey Development Center to get a focal point so things start to happen. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to adopt Resolution #06- 08-245 adopting Findings of Fact #0770 regarding the request by the applicant for an interim use permit to construct a drive-thru in the TC-l district, with the above changes. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Jeffrey, Olson, and Pearson. Voting No: Councilmember Strommen. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to approve the request for an interim use permit, based on the findings of fact; and to adopt Resolution #06-08-246, declaring terms of the same. Councilmember Elvig stated he believes a five year interim permit makes a lot of sense, as they are pioneering in this area. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Jeffrey, Olson, and Pearson. Voting No: Councilmember Strommen. Case #2: Request for Preliminary Plat Approval of Amber Ridge 2nd Addition; Case of E & G Development, LLC Associate Planner DaInes stated Lawrence Olson ofE & G Development, LLC, has submitted an application for preliminary plat approval of Amber Ridge 2nd Addition, a replat of Outlot B, Amber Ridge. The property is located on the east side of TH #47, at the south terminus of Argon Street NW. The preliminary plat proposes to subdivide the property into five single family lots with urban services. The property is approximately 2 acres in size and is zoned R-2 Medium Density Residential, permitting development of 4 to 7 units per acre. The developer has requested a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the land use from medium to low density residential, and a zoning amendment to rezone the property from R-2 Residential to R-l Residential to permit development of the property with single family homes. The net density is approximately 2.2 units per acre. The properties to the north and east are zoned R-l Residential and are developed with single family homes. Ms. DaInes explained Mr. Olson is proposing to extend Argon Street 370 feet to the south to provide public street access to the lots. City Code City Council / August 8, 2006 Page 7 of 29