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Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of April 9, 2015 Chair Gwynn called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. PRESENT: Arcand, Gwynn, Kleissler, Knauss, Rosenquist ABSENT: Lessard, McRoberts STAFF: Rachel Juba, Planner Rachel Leitz, Community Development Intern Approval of Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of February 12, 2015 Commissioner Arcand made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Kleissler, to approve minutes for the meeting of February 12, 2015. All Ayes. Motion carried. Marier-Interim Use Permit for a Temporary Greenhouse for Seasonal Outdoor Sale of Plants Planner, Juba, presented on the interim use permit application requesting approval of a temporary 1,638 square foot (21'x78') greenhouse for seasonal outdoor retail sale of plants. Juba stated that the greenhouse would be located on the owner's vacant property across 146th Street from the feed mill to the south. The property is located in the Central Business (C-1) zoning district and is approximately .25 acres. The applicant had stated in their application that he will be selling plants, mostly tomatoes, peppers, and flowers, as well as, garden products. The green house will be constructed in late April 7 days a week, starting April 20th through July 31st and open between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, Monday through Saturday and between 10:00 am and 6 pm on Sundays. The applicant had stated that there will only be one sign on the property Juba described that the purpose of interim use permits are to allow uses under certain conditions that would otherwise not be allowed under the zoning regulations. Seasonal outdoor retail sales are not a permitted use in the C-1 zoning district, therefore, the applicant is was requesting approval of an interim use permit. Juba described that the greenhouse will meet all setback requirements and will have an entry door on the north side for customers. There will be a check out register within the greenhouse and a small area to the east for outdoor display racks. The applicant had stated that they will have one employee working the register and helping customers. There will be a split rail fence installed around three sides of the greenhouse. There is an area to accommodate 6 parking spaces at the north side of the property, logs or concrete blocks as car stops. The applicant had stated that customers will also park across the street in the feed mill parking lot. Planner, Juba, explained the analysis staff uses in reviewing the interim use permit application. Juba described that staff was comfortable with the site layout and have included conditions for the use in the interim use permit.