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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 Grittman explained that the site is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development, and was part of the PUD rezoning that established allowed uses and limitations on the adjoining Drywall Supply property, now occupied by Pallet Service Corporation. He stated that the primary purpose of the PUD zoning district for this site was to manage the subdivision and redevelopment of the property as it transitioned from a single user lumber yard to a subdivide multiple occupancy property. Under the PUD, all of the adjacent businesses utilize a common access driveway from Country Drive, but are otherwise independent sites. Grittman stated that the Comprehensive Plan shows primarily office, warehouse and industrial uses in this area. Grittman explained that the locations proposed would not appear to raise issues for the function or appearance of the development, and would have limited visibility from Country Drive. He explained that the interim use permit would specify the time limit, and the City would utilize a written agreement to ensure that the building is removed in a timely manner. Grittman stated that the applicant has provided two alternative locations for the proposed building. He explained that Option 1 locates the building within the south parking lot, along the main access driveway. This location would have the easiest access to the main driveway and would occupy approximately 15 parking spaces. He reported that Option 2 locates the building along the east building wall, near the southwest corner of the building, also taking up some parking lot area. He stated that Option 1 had been recommended in the staff report, but there is more than enough parking, and the Planning Commission explored the two locations and parking situation. He noted there was a neighboring property owner at the Planning Commission meeting who lobbied for Option 2, which is also the applicant's preferred location because it would be easier to serve the trailer with the utilities from the building. Grittman reported that planning staff recommends approval of the interim use permit for up to three years, along with the conditions listed in the staff report and the additional condition from the Planning Commission for a drive aisle of at least 24 feet if Option 2 is used. He stated that typically a development agreement is used in a case like this, but staff will be providing an action summary to the applicant which they will sign as an agreement to the terms of the Interim Use Permit. McGraw clarified that the trailer would only be in use when there is access into the main building for sewer and water use. Grittman stated that was the case. McGraw asked if the applicant was planning to add space within the current building or are they planning to build an outside addition to the building. 5