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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 USE Joe's Sporting Goods outdoor seasonal displays of recreational PERMIT - equipment at their site aC 33 East County Road B. It was noted that JOE'S the City Planner and the Planning Commission recommended approval SPORTING subject to the conditions outlined in the City Planner's reporC and GOODS subject to the Interim Use Permit extending through December 31, 2007. Joe Rauscher, Joe's Sporting Goods, informed the Council that they would like to have outdoor display of some large seasonal recreational equipment on both the County Road B side of their building as well as Che Highway 36 side. Rauscher pointed out the seasonal displays would consist of such items as 16-foot tall deer stands in the fall and water trampolines, canoes, and kayaks in the spring and summer. Rauscher reported that the recreational equipment his business sells covers four seasons, however, displays would not occur at this time during the winter months. The winter season generally covers ice houses which would be displayed inside the store. The Council commented on the kayak that was displayed on top of the store as well as the trampoline on the side of the building. Rauscher noted that he displayed these items and then found out the Code did not allow these outdoor displays. Therefore, he is asking for the proposed Text Amendment. Rauscher stated that he felC the kayak was an interesting display on top of the building. He noted that it is necessary to display Che trampoline upright on the side of the building so that children could not jump on it and get hurt. Rauscher noted the diagram he submitted showing where the outdoor displays would occur. It would be his intention to continue to display the trampoline on Che side of the building. There was no one from the general public present wishing Co comment on this matter. Allan expressed concern with the interim use permit extending through December 31, 2007. She suggested a one year permit initially. If there are no problems, Allan indicated that she would support a two year permit after that. Blesener indicated that he liked the interim permit option rather than a conditional use permit which runs with the land. Blesener stated that he did noC have a concern with the initial two year permit, and felt it would give Joe's an adequate amount of time to determine if Chis proposal works for their business. Blesener also noted that the maximum amount of display area would be limited to 5% of the building size. Montour asked how this Text Amendment would impact other B-3 properties in the City. The City Planner noted that the City has a limited amount of B-3 zoning, and pointed out that a good share of the retail