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Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 January 26,2016 stays are 90 days and some could be 2 -3 years. He felt his operation is convenient and provides a safe, secure environment at a low cost. Mr. Briggs discussed John Gergen's State Fire Marshal's report dated May 1,2014. Ms. Weston stated that their database does not have a record of receiving a phone call from the State Fire Marshal's office on May 1,2014,and that the conversation did not happen. Mr. Briggs noted that their records show that Ms.Weston was not in the office on that date and could not have received the call. Commissioner Larson-Vito asked for confirmation that representatives from The Briggs Companies were asserting that statements included in the May 1,2014,report were fabricated or inaccurate. Ms.Weston confirmed that statement. Mr. Briggs also stated that the conversation between Marla and the Fire Marshal,as described in the report,"did not occur." Mr. Briggs stated that he will be requesting a 5-year interim use permit to allow extended stay at his facility and he asked that the fee be waived,since he has already spent a considerable amount on the previous applications which have been withdrawn. Mr. Carlton stated that would be up to the City Council to determine if a fee can be waived. Motion by Commissioner Konietzko and seconded by Commissioner Thiel to recommend denial of the request by Briggs Properties for a Land Use Amendment to change the land use of property located at 17342 Zane Street NW,based on the following: 1. The proposed use is not consistent with the comprehensive plan. 2. The proposed use is not compatible with surrounding properties. Motion carried 5-0-1. Commissioner Johnson abstained. Motion by Commissioner Larson-Vito and seconded by Commissioner Thiel to recommend denial of the request by Briggs Properties for a Conditional Use Permit, based on the finding that#2, #3 and#7 of the criteria required for granting a Conditional Use Permit are not met. Motion carried 5-0-1. Commissioner Johnson abstained. 5.2 Rick Haugland — 21475 Highway 169 NW Mr. Leeseberg stated that this application is being postponed so the applicant can provide city staff additional information. Chair Johnson opened the public hearing and continued it to the February 23,2016 Planning Commission meeting. 5.3 City of Elk River— 19640 and 19660 Proctor Road NW Chris Leeseberg presented the staff report. He stated that he received several calls from property owners,asking what impact the rezoning would have on their property. Mr. Leeseberg stated that the rezoning would not impact other properties. Staff recommended approval of the request.