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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />FEBRUARY 28, 2007 <br />vacant. Montreux requested a reasonable accommodation for allowing <br />Mr. Anderson to continue to rent. <br />Montour stated that this appears to be anon-conforming business. <br />Montreux pointed out that Mr. Anderson has submitted a letter stating that <br />he is using the property for his hobby. Montreux stated that had she <br />known, she could have provided more information on Anderson's working <br />hours, etc. <br />Blesener again suggested that rather than issue the interim use that the <br />City allow Mr. Anderson a period of time to find a new location. The City <br />Planner indicated that in his view the interim use permit offers the City an <br />advantage as there would be a contract signed with the property owner <br />agreeing to the terms of the permit. If the situation ended up in court, this <br />contract will provide the City with a stronger case for not allowing the <br />interim use to continue on. The Planner noted that the contract can <br />contain a provision that the permit is non-transferable. The City Attorney <br />agreed, and indicated that the terms of the contract should be clearly <br />spelled out and understood by all parties. The Attorney noted that the <br />contract could be recorded so that potential buyers of the property would <br />be aware of the conditions. <br />Montreux questioned why a new owner could not come before the Council <br />and ask for a renewal of the interim use permit. Blesener felt that <br />someone buying the property should be aware of what they are buying. <br />Keis suggested that a new owner could apply for renewal of the interim <br />use permit, but chances are it would not be approved. Keis felt that a new <br />owner should be aware of this up front. <br />Blesener stated that in reference to comments Montreux made at the <br />Planning Commission meeting regarding redevelopment of the area, one <br />person was trying to assemble the Montreux property and others to the <br />south, but the eminent domain law changes negatively impacted the ability <br />to assemble these parcels. Another individual was proposing an office <br />condo development on the Montreux and adjacent parcel, but the market <br />appears to be overbuilt for office condos. <br />Montreux indicated that any potential buyer of the property is informed of <br />its zoning and the City's zoning regulations. Buyers are referred to the <br />City so that they understand the City's expectations for this property. <br />Keis indicated that the outdoor storage on this property will have to be <br />cleaned up. Montreux stated that her understanding from the Planning <br />Commission meeting is that there would be no junk on the property, but <br />outdoor storage that was not junky would be allowed to remain. <br />307 <br />