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Planning Commission May 25, 1988 Paqe use of two temporary trailers, and to attach wooden structures, to be used for office facilities for an extended 5 -year period. The applicants have indicated that if they construct a permanent office complex on the site, the old buildings will be removed. The applicants are also requesting authorization to upgrade their existing entrance to Highway 61 by bituminous patching of the abandoned railroad crossing, and allowance of an additional access from Highway 61 as noted on the site plan. Several years ago, the City Council approved a special use permit allowing use of the temporary buildings in question for a specified period of time which expires this year. The applicants are requesting an extension of their special use permit to allow continued use of their property as noted herein. The buildings in question are located in the southeast corner of the property and just north of the existing access from 61 to site in question. If the Planning Commission recommends approval of this amended permit request allowing for a 5 -year extension of the permit, we would suggest that said approval by subject to special conditions, Ms. LaMetti stated that with an additional driveway they could allow for trucks hauling to enter without conflicting automobile traffic exiting. She also felt that their company would be in a better position to construct their proposed office building within 2 to 3 years. Ms. LaMetti understands that approval for an additional access would be subject to Burlington Northern and MNDOT approval. Chairman Senkler requested comments from the public. Mr. George Indyciewcz stated that he also feels the existing slope of the roadway at the railroad crossing is dangerous and should be reduced. Planning Commissioners felt that an additional 5 year period to allow for the construction of a permanent office building would not be objectionable, however, an additional access from Highway 61 could create a problem. The proposed driveway is within several hundred feet of the existing drive and commissioners could not see any advantage in have 2 accesses. Installation of a new driveway would be allowed if the existing one was closed. Improvements to the existing driveway would also be allowed. Motion made by Barnes, seconded by Senkler to recommend approval of the amended special use permit for L-6 Properties to continue the use of temporary office space and allow for installation of a new driveway if the existing drive was closed subject to the following special conditions. 1. That the special use permit shall expire 5 years from approval by the City Council., 2. That any accesses to the site in question be subject to the approval of the Burlington Northern Railroad and Minnesota Department of Transporation. 3. Any and all conditions of this special use permit must be met within 90 days unless otherwise stipulated in this permit. If these conditions are not met, the permit will be null and void. 4. All driveways built over ditches or drainage areas must include the installation of 15" diameter corrugated metal culverts installed in a manner acceptable to the city's building inspector. 5. No significant deviations from the approved site plan shall be permitted unless reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council followed by an amended special use permit' 6. The site must be policed and maintained on a regular basis with regard to on-site nuisances.