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Mounds View Planning Commission March 2, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Case IU05-001. Consideration of an Interim Use Permit for a Temporary Structure (Tent) at The Mermaid Located at 2200 County Road 10. Planning Associate Prososki stated that in 2004 the City adopted new provisions for temporary outdoor structures in commercial districts. She reiterated the eleven specific requirements of the approval process as listed in the Staff Report. She stated that since Provision No. 10 states that the IUP can be reviewed at any time by the City if problems arise, Staff is comfortable with the permit approval remaining in force indefinitely. Commissioner Zwirn asked why the applicant would want to have this indefinitely when it’s up for an annual review and it can also be reviewed at any time. Planning Associate Prososki explained that it is up for an annual review as far as a fire and zoning permit, but if the Commission and the Council were to determine this could be indefinite, it wouldn’t be necessary to come back for an interim use permit every year. Commissioner Zwirn stated that some Council members have expressed concern with regard to this temporary structure and have indicated a desire for a permanent structure there. He stated that there is a feeling this is an attempt to avoid additional taxes. Director Ericson suggested putting a definite time period in the last whereas clause, such as five years, if the Planning Commission felt strongly that a definite period of time would be more appropriate. Commissioner Zwirn asked if this was an attempt to reduce the burden of having to bring this before the Commission every year. Director Ericson answered that was part of the reason. Commissioner Miller asked if Mr. Hall is planning at some time to make this a permanent structure. Mr. Dan Hall from the Mermaid answered that they are not planning to make the Tent a permanent structure, and that the tent is used temporarily during the wedding season. He stated it would be difficult to build within that confine, and it would also be difficult to fill that space 52 weeks out of the year. Commissioner Miller stated she was impressed with the tent at a wedding she attended. Mr. Hall advised he had purchased a new tent for $100,000, and he explained it’s carpeted inside and has candelabras and chandeliers, and there is a certain group of people that prefer the tent. Director Ericson read the conditions for the interim use permit for an outdoor temporary membrane structure, listed in the Resolution of Approval.