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• • • Planning & Zoning Board June 9, 1999 Page 4 Staff has reviewed the request and would recommend approval of the additional pumps. There appears to be adequate maneuvering space in this location and no parking will be displaced. Staff noted there are other concerns that need to be addressed which include truck parking, lighting, and drainage. Chair Schaps declared the public hearing open at 6:50 p.m. Chair Schaps asked if the owners have been notified of the problems on the site. Ms. Wyland indicated she has sent them a report regarding the problems and conditions of approval for the Amended Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Johnson asked why trucks are being parked in the lot for - +ed periods of time. Ms. Wyland advised many are over the road truckers and . A eepi ` in the lot. Others are unloading their trailers and leaving them for the we d - ted the police are monitoring the situation. When approval was receiv- . 2 •editions prohibiting overnight parking were not included, however, the .li presentative had assured the City that signs would be posted and parkin _ait° to ' o (2) hours. She added that the store is designed as a rest stop with tabl a o ; howers. Ms. Carlson stated that a two hour pa Enforcement is an issue. She sug that the rule will be enforced. misdemeanor. Without incl to limit parking is not enf c s previously agreed to verbally. itions of approval include a statement vised violation of the parking rule is a dition of approval, the promise by the applicant Ms. Carlson stated a si • of effective if the rules are not enforced. Ms. Wyland stated the word will get eral tickets for violation are issued. Mr. Corson asked i e applicant will activate the pumps if he must meet the conditions. Ms. Wyland stated s believes the applicant is committed to activating the additional pumps. Mr. Corson asked if there is another reason for a Conditional Use Permit if the applicant does not follow through with the conditions. Ms. Wyland stated the applicant has a Conditional Use Permit. This permit is amending the original permit. Mr. Corson asked about the City granting one -year reviewing Conditional Use Permits. Mr. Smyser advised the courts have ruled that one -year CUP's are inappropriate. The CUP goes with the land once it is granted. The best process is to set conditions for a permit and make sure the applicants comply. The City will be developing a process regarding the annual review of permits to insure compliance.