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Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 November 24, 2015 5.1 Request by Big Tex Trailer World for a Conditional Use Permit to allow trailer sales and service at 17369 U.S. Highway 10, Case No. CU 15-21 — Public Hearing Mr. Leeseberg reviewed the staff report. He also discussed the handout regarding city ordinance requirements when a building is purchased, requiring connection to city water and sewer services. He stated the building will be leased and therefore this ordinance requirement is not necessary; however, the CUP conditions require the site be served adequately by water and sewer systems. Staff recommended approval of this request with the conditions listed in the staff report and indicated the condition to connect to city services can be modified after the commission discusses. Commissioner Thiel asked questions regarding the requirements of the parking surface of the back area of the property. Mr. Leeseberg stated the current surface area is an approved surface and staff is not recommending any changes. Chair Johnson opened the public hearing. Mark Fleisher, 85489 Harts Rd, Yulee, FL, represented the applicant and indicated the operations at their facility would require low water consumption, asking that they continue to use the current well and septic system on the property. He indicated they are leasing the property with the intention of purchasing it in the future and wants to be a good neighbor in Elk River for many years to come. He requested the condition of connecting to city utility services be waived at this time due to the additional financial burden. Commissioner Eric Johnson asked the applicant if the septic system was in compliance. Mr. Fleisher indicated the septic was recently pumped and there appeared to be no apparent indication of any problems. He again stated the use of the facility would require low water and sewage use. Commissioner Konietzko clarified if connecting to city utilities is a requirement when the property is leased and not purchased. Mr. Leeseberg stated it is a condition of the CUP and would be required if the building is purchased. There being no one else to speak, Chair Johnson closed the public hearing. Chair Johnson stated he was in favor of waiving condition #5 stating it would make more sense to have the condition in place when the property was purchased. Commissioners Jeremy Johnson and Konietzko agreed.