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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 23, 2011 4 Council Member Pearson wanted to look at alternative options because he and the Mayor were not comfortable with approving holding tanks. Council Member Pearson named a business, Equaris, located in Afton, MN, provides an alternative system using gray water. MOTION: Mayor Johnston moved to table the variance required until the September 20th meeting so the applicant could meet with City staff to look at alternatives and grant possibilities for environmental purposes for a lakeshore lot. Council Member Pearson seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. Consider an Interim Use Permit (IUP) application from Country Sun Farm and Greenhouses Inc. to allow the sale of agricultural produce and Christmas trees at 11211 North 60th Street that were produced off site The City Council considered an application for an Interim Use Permit (IUP) to allow an Agricultural Sales Business for Country Sun Farm & Greenhouses Inc. They are requesting the IUP to allow the sale of agricultural products at their business that would expire after ten years or if it is sold to an outside party (non-family member), whichever would occur first. The agricultural products would include flower and vegetable plants, pumpkins, squash, corn vegetables, and Christmas trees produced off the premises. Planner Matzek reported in 2010, the City amended codes to allow the sale of produce grown off site in Agricultural, Rural Residential and OP Zoning districts. In addition, changes were made to require an interim use permit for both the AEB and ASB uses subject to performance standards whereas previously an AEB was allowed by CUP and an ASB was allowed outright. The Planning Commission reviewed the application, held a public hearing, and recommended approval of the Interim Use Permit. MOTION: Council Member Park moved to approve Resolution No. 2011-035 approving the Interim Use Permit for an Agricultural Sales Business and to authorize the Mayor to execute the Consent Agreement presented to the City Council related to an interim use permit for five years from the date of approval at 11211 60th Street North. Council Member Pearson seconded the motion. MOTION: Council Member Park moved to approve the IUP for one year. Council Member Pearson seconded the motion. The motion failed 2-2 (Council Member Smith and Mayor Johnston voting against.) MOTION: Mayor Johnston moved to amend the motion to approve interim use permit for two years. Council Member Park seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.