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Unless the city council specifically approves a different time when action is officially taken <br />on the request, approvals which have been issued under the provisions of this section shall <br />expire without further action by the planning commission or the city council, unless the <br />applicant commences the authorized use or improvement within one year of the date the <br />variance is issued; or, unless before the expiration of the one-year period, the applicant shall <br />apply for an extension thereof by completing and submitting a request for extension, <br />including the renewal fee as established by city council. The request for extension shall state <br />facts showing a good faith attempt to complete or utilize the approval permitted in the <br />variance. A request for an extension not exceeding one year shall be subject to the review <br />and approval of the zoning administrator. Should a second extension of time, or any <br />extension of time longer than one year, be requested by the applicant, it shall be presented to <br />the planning commission for a recommendation and to the city council for a decision. <br /> <br />(Code 1993, § 9-15.03; Ord. No. 11-01, § 1, 7-13-2011) <br /> <br />State Law reference – Variances, Minn. Stats. § 462.357, subd. 6(2). <br /> <br />Secs. 113-63 – 113-82 - Reserved <br />DIVISION 3 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS2 <br />Sec. 113-83 - Purpose and public policy <br />Conditional uses are those uses authorized by this chapter which require special planning <br />consideration due to traffic circulation and access needs or impacts, operational characteristics, <br />proximity to other similar uses, impact on neighboring property, etc., and which therefore need <br />special conditions imposed to establish or control these factors in order to protect the public <br />health, safety and welfare and to assure compliance and harmony with the comprehensive plan of <br />the city. In the enactment of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, the city recognizes <br />that there are certain uses that, because of their characteristics, limited number, or unique <br />character, cannot be classified into any particular district or districts without providing for such <br />districts extensive regulatory provisions herein. It is also recognized that there may be uses that <br />are not provided for in this chapter. Certain uses, while generally not suitable in a particular <br />zoning district, may, under some circumstances and conditions be suitable. A conditional use <br />permit shall apply to the use and land and not to a particular person or firm; any change in land <br />ownership, lease, rental, occupancy or similar change shall not affect the permit or its conditions <br />except as may be specifically authorized and required by the city. Conditional use permits may be <br />issued for any of the following: <br />(1) Any of the uses or purposes for which such permits are required or permitted by the <br />provisions of this chapter. <br />(2) Public utility or public service uses or public buildings in any district when found to <br />be necessary for the public health, safety, convenience or welfare. <br />(3) To permit the location of any of the following uses in a district from which they are <br />excluded by the provisions of this chapter: library, community center, church, hospital, <br />any institution of an educational, philanthropic or charitable nature, cemetery or <br />mausoleum. <br /> <br />(Code 1993, § 9-15.04(1))