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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 2008 RECESS PUD FOR INTERIM USE PERMIT - 2968 RICE STREET - TROBEC/ MONTREAU Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO.2008-4-108 -LIFTING THE MORATORIUM ON THELIGHT-INDUSTRIAL (I-I) DISTRICT UPON PUBLICATION OF THE REVISED I-1 DISTRICT STANDARDS The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Montour. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. At this point in the meeting, 9:31 p.m., the Council took a brief recess. The meeting was reconvened at 9:41 p.m. Mayor Blesener opened the public hearing to consider a Planned Unit Development Permit to allow an interim use of commercial property for a private auto repair hobbyist at 2968 Rice Street as requested by Marilyn Montreau. It was noted that the City Planner and the Planning Commission have recommended approval subject to conditions. The City Planner indicated that an interim use was approved for this property in 2007, and that permit has expired. The applicant currently has the property for sale and is requesting that the interim use be allowed to continue on the property. Blesener noted the recommendation of the Planning Commission that there be no vehicle sales from this property. Blesener indicated that he drove by the site and it appears that the vehicle sales are on the adjacent property, not this one. Blesener also noted that the property has been cleaned up and he is convinced in speaking with the operator that it is not a commercial business but merely a private auto repair hobby being operated from 2968 Rice Street. McGraw noted that there is a snow plow part being stored outside behind the garage. Other than that, the property was clean. Blesener noted the 2007 approval of the interim use in which the City stated that there would be no renewal of the permit. Allan noted that the property is up for sale and suggested that renewal would be acceptable for one year or until the property is sold, whichever occurs soonest. The Council discussed the applicant's request to waive the fee associated with this interim use permit. It was noted that the fee is an escrow deposit to cover processing costs. Once costs are covered, if there is any balance remaining it will be refunded to the applicant, as was the case in the 2007 14