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he said that it is not feasible to have a probationary period, but the permit could be terminated for violation of conditions of the permit. Mr. Youn came forward again to take issue with the Farmer's Market estimate of 60 vendor's stalls taking up 72 parking stalls. He figures 110 is a more accurate requirement for stalls and vendor vehicles. He is concerned that the overflow parking will go to Tatum Street, as it does during the State Fair, and that this is not fair to residents on Tatum. In response to a question from Commissioner Harris, Ms. Worthington said that she had not seen Mr. Youn's analysis before this evening and added that the number of vendors could be limited in the IUP if necessary. Mr. Rajec asked for clarification of the difference between the proposed hours for the market and the hours listed in the ordinance. Ms. Worthington said that the ordinance needs to allow "reasonable" business hours under state statute; the IUP can restrict the hours more specifically. The proposed market will only operate from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Ms. Felicia Busch of Lindig Street spoke in favor of the Farmer's Market as an asset to the community. It will be healthy for people to walk to it and buy fresh produce. She is also recently hired by TCC and confirms that their intention is only to provide a service to the community. Ms. Amel Soliman, recent purchaser of a home on Garden Avenue, expressed her misgivings about the proximity of the Farmer's Market to her home. She and her family are concerned about traffic, people cutting through her property, property values, possible loss of privacy, litter, noise, and the conduct of the vendors and customers. She asked who is the responsible party if there is a problem? Could the permit be revoked if conditions are not met? If the City is not gaining any benefit, she asked, why are we giving the Farmer's Market this break? Commissioner Harris asked how the City would get assurance of the list of things the Farmer's Market promised at the November meeting. City Attorney Knutson replied that the things on the list could be built into the I.U.P. In response to a question from Commissioner Maher, he said that one year (or one season, in effect) would be the shortest reasonable time for the permit. Cindy Hartley, Facilities Manager of Twin City Co-ops,spoke next to address some of the residents' concerns. TCC is a community, she said, that likes to be involved in the communities where they are located. They like to give something back, and they thought the Farmer's Market would be a good way to give back. She assured those present that she would be on site during the market every week to make sure the Co-op and the Market are good neighbors. They are also concerned about traffic, parking and conduct, and they will be watching. Commissioner wondered if the TCC site is really a good place for the Farmer's Market, as it is so much more out of the way than Har Mar. Ms. Hartley replied that people find out where the market is and seek it out and that the Farmer's Market thought TCC would be a good location. Commissioner Lageson asked about restroom facilities. Ms. Hartley said the building would not be open for that use but that they were looking at alternatives, such as portable facilities. In response to a question from Councilmember Lindstrom, Ms. Hartley assured the Commission that the vendors would be cleared out by 1:00 p.m. In response to a question from Commissioner Tracy, Ms. Hartley said that TCC, as the landowner, would have the power to make the market leave the location if they do not keep their promises. Ms. Worthington pointed out, for • clarification, that the TCC facility on Larpenteur is an administrative office, not awalk-in banking facility that would benefit from the extra traffic. 03_0204.doc Falcon Heights Planning Commission, February 4, 2003 Page 3 of 6