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CUP, Sherburne County Grower' s Assoc. Page 3 February 11, 1993 • feels the temporary use of 32 parking stalls by the Farmers Market group would not have an adverse impact on the parking needs of adjoining businesses. Staff reminds the Planning Commission there are other public lots in the area which could handle some of the parking demand from this lot. Businesses which abut Jackson Avenue may have trucks loading and unloading in this back alley. Mr. Kennedy has been working closely with the Downtown Association in selecting a location and has indicated these businesses are willing to coordinate their loading times with the times when the Farmers Market would be operating. Elk River Meats has a slaughter day every other Monday, therefore, it would be appropriate to coordinate with the Farmers Market regarding this day. Staff feels the Planning Commission should consider whether Mondays and Fridays be allowed for this use due to possible conflicts previously mentioned. TRAFFIC Staff feels the layout proposed by the Farmers Market will provide good vehicular traffic movement. Police Chief, Tom Zerwas, and Fire Chief, Russ Anderson, reviewed the proposed layout and had no concerns regarding emergency access . • SIGNAGE The Farmers Market is requesting on-site seasonal signs which would be erected in May and removed in October. These signs should conform to the Cl standards (64 sq ft maximum size, 20 ft maximum height) . In addition, they are requesting temporary off-premise directional signs which would be set up and removed on the day of the market. Staff has interpreted these would be allowed as the market is a non-profit organization, however, they must obtain permission from the property owner before putting the signs up and they must be placed in a safe manner. The Farmers Market may be requesting permission from the City to place signs on City property i .e. , the old City Hall site. Mr. Kennedy indicated the City parking lot adjacent to the railroad could be used for Farmers Market customer parking, and they may request a temporary off-premise sign on that location as well . In summary, staff feels the signage needs for Farmers Market can be met with the existing sign ordinance, however, City Council approval will be required to locate individual signs on City property. REFUSE The conditional use permit should contain the necessary • language to ensure the site is cleaned after each day of use. The City should actively enforce this requirement.