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Planning Commission Page 2 <br /> October 22,2019 <br /> Mr. Carlton stated those are some of the questions requiring clarification but he • <br /> • <br /> believes there will be no activity during storage of the items and then they'll be <br /> removed in the spring. He stated this would be cold storage and have no employees <br /> and no signage on the building. <br /> Commissioner Jordan asked if the parking lot is in shape for public use, and <br /> questioned if there was a future use in mind by the user. <br /> Mr. Carlton stated the parking lot is in need of work but the user requesting the <br /> storage is aware of its condition and doesn't seem to have concerns. Mr. Carlton <br /> stated it's an interim use because it's not an allowed use in this building but there is a <br /> known end date. He stated interim use permits are allowed under the ordinance as <br /> long as it's generally an authorized use in the surrounding area. <br /> Commissioner Larson-Vito wondered if Condition 4 could be modified to include <br /> more specifics regarding the building meeting current building codes. She also felt <br /> Condition 5 seemed vague. <br /> Mr. Carlton stated they could modify both conditions and noted the fire marshal, fire <br /> chief,and building inspector were involved in reviewing this site. <br /> Commissioner Rydberg asked questions about the sewer and water service,and <br /> expressed concerns with cold storage and sprinkler requirements. • <br /> Mr. Carlton stated sewer and water service was connected at one point and has been <br /> shut off at the street. He stated other interior plumbing issues may need to be <br /> addressed along with sprinklers being required. <br /> Chair Johnson opened the public hearing. <br /> Brian Follmer, 17698 182nd Ave. NW,Big Lake Township,representing the <br /> applicant, and stated he spoke with Pat Briggs earlier in the day and clarified it's <br /> strictly cold storage, and Mr.Briggs is trying to get some use out of it because it has <br /> been vacant and has been subject to vandalism.They are trying to maintain the <br /> building so it doesn't get run down. He stated there would be no employees. <br /> Thomas Price, 17533 US Highway 10, stated he had concerns with a proposed <br /> ordinance amendment for this location becoming a car dealership and will reserve <br /> his comments for the next item. <br /> Ed Retal, 17171 Yale St. NW,president of the Mississippi Ridge Townhome <br /> Association, stated he was there speaking on behalf of himself and expressed his <br /> concerns for continuing vandalism at the site. He stated it would seem strange to <br /> him to store expensive equipment inside a building that has already experienced <br /> vandalism and he felt that would attract more vandals unless more security was set • <br /> up. He stated otherwise,an interim use to the building would not be an objection to <br /> r. rtatu tr <br /> NAME <br />