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Planning & Zoning Board June 13, 2012 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES Vice Chair Hyden declared O pen M ike at 6:35 p.m . There w as no one present for Open Mike. Mr. Hyden closed O pen Mike at 6 :36 p.m. V I . ACTION ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARING to consider an Interim Use Permit to allow accessory outdoor storage at 7301 Apollo Ct. Paul Bengtson , Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Staff recommended approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment with conditions as listed in the staff report . Staff a ddressed questions of the board, including the reason for a 5 -year interim use limit , which is to get a business established and then require them to enclose their s torage or move as the business grows. Staff noted that the required setbacks and conditions are consistent with the Light Industrial ordinance changes that are being considered by the board later in the meeting. Vi ce Chair Hyden declared the Public Hearing open at 6 :43 p.m. Attorney Bill Griffith , representing business owner Mark Dietz , addressed the board and noted that product manufacturing occurs inside and staging for delivery occurs outdoors. The company has 2 2 employees and saw 100% growth in the past year. They are asking for a 10 -year sunset. Mark Dietz, owner of Lakes Building Components , s tated that they agree to the conditions but are unsure of the company’s future growth, therefore requesting an extende d term on the interim use time limit. Mr. John Freimuth, 7381 Jon Avenue, s tated that he has complained to the city about the diesel forklift that starts as early as 6 a.m. He commented that the city should not be rewarding businesses for not doing what t hey should have done in the first place. Mr. Root made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 7 :04 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr . Evenson . Motion carried 4 - 0. Mr. Root made a MOTION to recommend approval of the Interim Use Permit to allow accesso ry outdoor storage at 7301 Apollo Court based on the following conditions: 1. This interim use permit is issued to and applies only to the property at 7301 Apollo Drive.