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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 - 3 - Schwalbach moved to recommend approval of an Interim Use Permit at 3101 & 3137 for an additional 20 years, or the time limit agreed to by the City Council, along with the conditions in the agreement. Motion seconded by Westadt. Motion carried 7 – 0. The consulting city planner Grittman reported that the Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest is located in the building at 3205 Country Drive, and they are seeking approval to locate a temporary classroom on the property to the south or southeast of the current building. He explained that the classroom trailer would be located in the existing parking lot area for a period of up to three years. The applicant indicates that up to 40 students would occupy the building during daytime hours, Monday through Friday. 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. He noted that since the request is temporary only in this case, the City can consider the classroom under an interim use permit as part of the existing PUD. Grittman explained that the issues raised by the temporary classroom are the use of a temporary building rather than a permanent addition which is typically expected, and parking supply since the proposed classroom would occupy several existing parking spaces that were required as part of the original PUD approval. He explained that the applicants propose to install the trailer for a period of up to three years, and the building will be approximately 31 feet wide, including the access stairs, by 68 feet long. He stated 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. He noted that some cities will add a financial security requirement to encourage the removal of the temporary building, as well as cover the costs of city enforcement if that becomes necessary. 3205 COUNTRY DRIVE INTERIM USE PERMIT