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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 8, 2005 sales area within the building. In this case, the Joe's Sporting Goods building is approximately 40,000 square feet in size resulting in 2,000 square feet of outdoor display area. Rauscher indicated that 2,000 square feet would more than meet their needs. He explained his proposed outdoor display area includes concrete pad area on the front side of the building, and limited lawn area and wall space on the back of the building. Knudsen asked about the time frame for an interim use permit. The Planner suggested a two to three year time frame. He noted that when the interim use permit expires, the property owner would then re -apply for another permit. Hall suggested that it might be difficult to manage the timing of interim use permits efficiently. The City Planner noted that there is limited area in the City that is zoned B -3, therefore, not many qualifying sites that would seek an interim use petinit. The Planner also suggested that the Joe's permit expire on December 31, 2007, noting that issuing these permits on a calendar year basis would make them easier to manage. This would also give Joe's two seasons to determine how this outdoor display works for their business. Barraclough asked if the 2,000 square feet worked for Joe's. Rauscher stated that it would and it is likely they would use less than 2,000 square feet. Hall asked if there was a concrete pad at the back of the building. Rauscher replied that there is a small flat area at the back of the building, but it is grassed and not concrete. It would be their plan to put the trampoline on display against the building. Barraclough stated that he supported the interim use permit. The Planner again noted that the permit would give the City the most control. He indicated that the City and the property owner would enter into a development contract that spells out the conditions of the permit as well as the termination date. Once the permit expires, Joe's would have to reapply for issuance of a new permit. That application would go back through the Planning Commission and City Council review process. Barraclough recommended approval of a Text Amendment to the zoning Code for the General Business (B -3) District to allow for the outdoor seasonal display of recreational equipment by Interim Use Permit as well as approval of an Interim Use Permit for Joe's Sporting Goods for outdoor seasonal displays of recreational equipment at their site at 33 East County - 3 -