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Item No: 9B Meeting Date: March 28, 2005 Type of Business: PH & CB Administrator Review: _____ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: James Ericson, Community Development Director Item Title/Subject: Resolution 6484, Approval of an Interim use Permit Application for a Temporary Outdoor Membrane Structure Introduction: Upon completion of the AmericInn Hotel construction and renovation of the existing facility, the Mermaid erected a temporary outdoor membrane structure within which banquets, receptions and other events have been held. At the time of erection, there were no zoning regulations to address such a structure, and as is typically the case in Zoning Codes, the absence of an allowance constitutes a disallowance. Staff communicated with Mr. Hall and explained that the City would need to consider new zoning regulations specific to temporary outdoor uses such as what was erected at the Mermaid. In 2004, the City completed its review and adopted new provisions with the passing of Ordinance 735. The ordinance is attached for your reference and the requirements form the basis of this review process. Discussion: The process for reviewing an interim use permit for a temporary outdoor membrane structure is the same as if it were a conditional use permit. That means that a public hearing will be scheduled and notices sent to property owners within 350 feet of the subject parcel. The specific requirements of the approval process are as follows: 1. The tent or membrane structure shall comply with all provisions of the Fire Code and receive an annual fire permit issued by the Fire Marshal. A fire permit will be required for this installation, procured on an annual basis. At the time of fire permit application, the fire marshal will review the application and conduct an inspection post erection. 2. The property owner shall annually apply for a Zoning Permit, the duration of which cannot exceed 180 days. He Applicant will need to apply for this permit annually along with the fire permit, to ensure there are no changes or issues with setbacks, spacing, distances, etc. The Mermaid structure is anchored to the concrete pad so it is not likely to violate any setbacks. 3. Adequate parking to accommodate the occupancy shall be provided at a ratio of one parking space per 40 square feet of tent area. (The City Council may waive the parking requirement if it can be shown that the site has sufficient existing parking capacity.)