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. . . Planning Commission Minutes April 26, 2005 Page 3 understands that their approval is contingent upon approval of the final plat and the Gty Council's position. She explained that the issue before the Planning Commission is separate from the plat issues which will be dealt with by the Gty Council. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER STEVENS AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WESTGAARD TO APPROVE THE REQUEST BY ANDERSON-JOHNSON ASSOCIATES FORA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN RIVER PARK ADDITION, CASE NO. CU 05-08 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. ALL COMMENTS OF THE CITY ENGINEER SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 2. THE LANDSCAPE PLAN SHALL BE AMENDED TO REFLECT STAFF COMMENTS. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 5.2. Request by Independent School District #728 for an Interim Use Permit. Public Hearing - Case No. CU 05-09 Director of Planning Michele McPherson explained that District #728 was granted an Interim Use Permit in 2003 for six temporary trailers (12 classrooms) to expire June 2005. They are requesting an extension of the permit until June 2011 in order to address enrollment levels at the senior high school. She noted that the applicant's letter states that the temporary classrooms are needed due to overcrowding and failure of the recent referendum. The applicant has been notified of outstanding building code issues with their existing permit. Staff recommends approval of the request with the condition that the required corrections are made by the start of the 2005-2006 school year. Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. John Barth, representing District #728 - Stated he was present to answer questions. Commissioner Stevens asked what the projected enrollment was for 2005-2006. Mr. Barth stated that the school is designed for 1,600 students and 1,750 - 1775 students are anticipated. Commissioner Stevens asked if open enrollment is still allowed. Mr. Barth stated yes, that there are 50-60 students on open enrollment. Commissioner Stevens asked if the referendum included more classrooms. Mr. Barth stated that the gym was proposed to be remodeled to add 6-8 classrooms. Chair Anderson questioned why the School District needed the temporary classrooms until 2011. Mr. Barth stated that another referendum will not be proposed for 1 - 2 years, and that it may possibly take 3-4 years to complete the necessary classrooms. There being no one else to speak to this issue, Chair Anderson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Stevens stated that he felt the building code corrections were relatively minor issues, and did not understand why they were not dealt with in a timely manner. He stated he understood the need for the temporary classrooms and the putpose they served, but he had a problem with allowing them until 2011. He felt that two years was more appropriate for an interim use, not six years.