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from 1984 requiring compliance with the state laws governing recreational camping areas has not been complied with. The conditions suggested by staff, and to some degree, by the Planning Commission, reflect a desire to address the issue of permanent residency and to ensure that compliance with the 1984 conditions is addressed. With respect to condition #3, to close the campground in January and February, staff recognizes that there are other options for addressing the permanent residency issue. To date, however, no other option has been proposed fox evaluation. Planning Commission Discussion The Planning Commission discussed the issue at two meetings, one on July 13, 2010, and the second on July 27. The Planning Commission recommended approval, subject to the 8 conditions set forth above, by a 4-2 vote. Commissioners Bell and Westberg voted against it, while Commissioner Ives was absent. The Commissioners had concerns with closing of the park in January and Februa>y, but the ones that ultimately supported it felt that was the best option identified at the time, and felt that ease of enforcement should be considered. Some of the Commissioners questioned what exactly was the concern with some of the vehicles on the property. A site inspection conducted on July 16 with the Building Official noted that several of the vehicles have undergone some alterations, moving them away from portable structures. These improvements include rigid piping connecting the vehicle to the sanitary system, window air conditioners, decks, sheds, additions, etc. To ease the discussion, staff would classify the following as improvements inconsistent with the State Statute: Decks, Porches Skirting Insulation Window air conditioning Rigid piping Any improvement attached to the vchiclc. Many of the commissioners did not have a concern with an air conditioner, noting that new campers often have air conditioners. Staff is not against air conditioning; staff s concern lies with those improvements that are not designed as portable improvements. Planning Commission Chair Chad Westberg will be in attendance at the City Council meeting to answer any questions the Council may have regarding the Planning Commission discussion. Public Discussion Wapiti Park is represented by an attorney. The attorney questioned why an interim use permit was requested when apparently a conditional use permit was approved in 1984. He further questioned the need to close the park in January and February, citing winter recreation. Further he questioned that any of the campers on the property failed to meet the definition of Recreation Camping Vehicle. C:\Users\jmiller\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windoms\'I'emporary Internet Piles\OLKI;8DB\CU IO-1G Wapiti Park SR to CC 8-2-10.doc