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. . . Planning Commission Minutes September 23, 2003 Page 5 Commissioner Ropp asked the applicant how long they were requesting the interim use. Ms. Donner, applicant, stated that they would like a five-year term. Commissioner Lemke asked when the gymnastics facility's interim use would expire. Mr. Martens stated that it will expire in Fall 2005. Commissioner Franz stated that given the depressed economy, he could support the request as an interim use with a shorter time line that the requested five years. Commissioners Offerman, Franz, and Ropp concurred. COMMISSIONER LEMKE MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY KARLA DONNER FORAN INTERIM USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A FITNESS CENTER IN THE ELK RIVER BUSINESS PARK, CASE NO. CU 03-27 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. THE INTERIM USE SHALL EXPIRE THREE (3) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL. COMMISSIONER OFFERMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-3. Chair Pederson and Commissioners Anderson and Stevens opposed. 5.4. Request by City of Elk River for Ordinance Amendment to Allow Cemeteries as a Conditional Use in the R1 Zoning Districts. Public Hearing - Case No. OA 03-06 Staff report by Scott Harlicker. Staff recommends approval of an amendment to allow cemeteries as a conditional use in the R1 zoning districts. Mr. Harlicker explained that the existing cemeteries, Orono and St. Andrews, are located on property that is zoned Rlc and that no improvements can be made, since they are non-conforming. This amendment would allow cemeteries as conditional uses in all Rl zoning districts. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER FORAN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW CEMETERIES AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE R1 ZONING DISTRICTS, CASE NO. OA 03-06. COMMISSIONER LEMKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 5.5. Request by Church of St. Andrews for a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a 32'x24' storage garage. Public Hearing - Case No. CO 03-30 Staff report by Scott Harlicker. St. Andrews Church is requesting a conditional use permit to construct a 32'x24' garage to store maintenance equipment and supplies for the cemetery. Mr. Harlicker explained that there would also be a small office area within the garage with a 3-foot wide door and a window. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit with the two conditions listed in the staff report. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing.