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vehicles. The Planner noted that when PreWire initially occupied their space at 2948 Rice Street, parking was adequate as most employees were taking their work vehicles home. However, due to a change in insurance requirements, this situation has changed. The Planner noted that in addition to parking at 2962 Rice Street, it appears that PreWire has been parking some vehicles at 2968 Rice Street as well. The Planner reported that off -site parking is a use that can occur under the Code. A PUD Permit in this case would allow this parking an as interim activity until the property is redeveloped. The Planner felt the use was a reasonable one, and recommended approval subject to compliance with the recommendations outlined in his October 4, 2013 report. Those recommendations include the paving of parking areas and drive aisles and the striping of parking spaces. The Planner recommended waiving of the curb and gutter requirement. Duray asked how long this interim use would occur pending redevelopment of the property. The City Planner indicated that there was no way to know that. Steve Hugdahl, PreWire, confirmed that due to insurance requirements, most employees are not able to take work vehicles home. Hugdahl reported that PreWire has worked out an arrangement with Bordsen for the lease of parking space on the 2962 Rice Street property. Given there has been an issue with vehicles encroaching onto the 2968 Rice Street property, PreWire has been paying that property owner a rental fee and has added some parking on that lot as well. Hugdahl indicated that the leasing of 2968 Rice Street for parking is not necessary, however. Duray asked how many cars PreWire needs parking for. Carl Conkler, PreWire, estimated 60 vehicles. Duray asked the time duration. Hugdahl did not anticipate that the need would go away, and indicated that PreWire would have to make this work or come up with a plan. Duray asked if the property not used for parking or drive aisles would be left green. The Planner indicated that only the property used for parking or drive aisles would need to be paved. Duray stated that his recommendation would be that any property not used for parking or drive aisles be left green. If additional parking is determined necessary in the future, Duray felt that is when it should be paved. Fischer felt that PreWire would benefit from the paving and striping of the parking areas as it would make them more organized, thus accommodating parking more efficiently. Barraclough asked if parking areas in front of and behind the house at 2968 Rice Street would be paved. Bordsen stated that they would similar to how he has the property at 2962 Rice Street. Bordsen stated that he 30