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. . . Planning Commission Minutes August 20, 2003 Page 8 and obtained a number of signatures in support of the proposed business, as well as a letter from the owner of the Norfolk development stating that he had no objections. Emily McGlone, applicant, asked that the language in Condition #8 be modified to state the word, "generally" regarding on site storage. She explained that occasionally, they may need to place a loaded container on the site, in order to deliver an empty one to a customer. She stated that the loaded container would not remain on the site longer than overnight or until the next business day the landfill was open. Ms. McGlone stated that they also would like to have the option of using a wood and/or metal fence on all sides of the enclosed area, if financially feasible. Chair Pederson asked if the tenant would have access to the storage area. Mr. McGlone stated that that the tenant would have access to a small area in the backyard. She stated that they did not intend to rent out the house again when the current tenant moves out and they would like to convert the entire house to office space as soon as possible. Discussion followed regarding the number of storage units. Director of Planning Michele McPherson explained that the applicants can have as many containers as they wish, as long as they fit into the fenced area and are stored on an approved surface. She noted that if they wish to expand the fenced area, they would need to request an amendment to their conditional use permit. Discussion followed regarding temporary storage of loaded containers on the site. It was the consensus of the Commission that loaded containers could be left on the site if properly covered and if they did not remain any longer than the next business day of the landfill. Ms. McGlone asked if they could have a dumpster on the property for their own trash. Ms. McPherson stated that normal trash pickup was not an issue. Discussion followed regarding screening the east side of the property. The applicant noted that the row of evergreens along Jarvis had been removed by the owners of the Cascade Industrial Park. Mr. McGlone asked if they needed to come back to the Commission when they were ready to build a pole building. Ms. McPherson stated that pole buildings are allowed by ordinance in this district and they would need to only apply for a building permit. There being no further public comment, Chair Pederson closed public hearing. Commissioner Offerman stated that he felt that trees should be used as screening on the east side of the property to help buffer the residential area in Ramsey. Chair Pederson stated that he would support a three-year interim use for the residence. Commissioner Anderson concurred. COMMISSIONER ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY CONTRACTORS AND CONSULTANTS, INC. FORAN INTERIM USE PERMIT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. AN INTERIM USE TIME PERIOD OF THREE YEARS SHALL BE APPLIED TO THE RESIDENCE ENDING SEPTEMBER 15,2006, OR