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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 9, 2009 Knudsen felt that the Text Amendment should be denied rather than open up B-3 to the mini-storage use. Knudsen stated that he was sympathetic to the situation and was inclined to offer a period of time to discontinue the apartment use. Knudsen recommended denial of the Text Amendment allowing a manager/caretaker apartment for self storage facilities by Conditional use Permit as well as the Conditional Use Permit for the use and occupancy of a manager/caretaker apartment at the Little Canada Mini-Storage facility located at 2617 Park Street and recommending that the property owner have until December 31, 2009 to eliminate the caretaker apartment use and bring the property use into compliance. Motion seconded by Fischer. Motion carried 5 - 0. PUll PERMIT - The City Planner reported that Marilyn Montreux is requesting ati 2968 RICE extension of a Planned Unit Development Permit allowing the interim use STREET - of commercial property located at 2968 Rice Sheet for a private auto MONTREUX repair hobbyist. 'This permit was originally issued for one year in February of 2007, and granted a one year extension in April of 2008. Monheux is requesting that the Interim LJse Permit be extended until such time as the property is sold. "The Planner reported that City staff has had no complaints relative to the use of this property and indicated that there are no existing nuisance violations on the site. The City Planner noted that this particular property is part of a larger redevelopment area, and noted the challenges involved in assembling the properties for redevelopment, especially in the current economy. The Planner reviewed the Code Enforcement Officer's July 1, 2009 report relative to the request, noting that the Code Enforcement Officer is recommending an extension of five years or until the property is sold, whichever is sooner. Annual inspections would also be conducted to ensure that the property is in compliance with the code. Staff felt that a cap should be placed on the use so that there is not an unlimited expectation on its continuance. Mr. Barraclough recommended approval of the Planned Unit Development Permit allowing an interim use of commercial properly for a private auto repair hobbyist requested by Marilyn Montreux for property at 2968 Rice Street, subject to compliance with the recommendations of the Code Enforcement Officer as outlined in her report dated July 1, 2009 -8-