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. . . Planning Commission Minutes August 25, 1992 Page 5 occupancy. Some of handicap accessibility, number. the changes required by the code would include bathrooms and a State certified inspection Larry Toth, trustee for the Church of St Andrew, stated that the church is requesting a 5 year extension because it would take at least that long to scale down their class sizes. He stated that the church is not prepared at this late date to make new arrangements for the children which would be displaced if these classrooms were not allowed to remain. Chairman Nadeau opened the public hearing. Gary Keifenheim, who serves on the education committee for the of St Andrew, stated that it would be a severe hardship for the if these temporary classrooms had to be removed immediately. He that the minimum time that the church would need is one year in to plan what to do with the additional students. Church church stated order There being no further comments, Chairman Nadeau closed the public hearing. Commissioner Johnson questioned how the State defines "temporary"? Ms. Szklarski stated that according to buildings are treated that as if they are no 'special codes for temporary "E" the State, all "E" occupancy were permanent structures. There occupancy buildings. Chairman Nadeau questioned whether the Church could bring the temporary structures up to code? Larry Toth answered that he felt that most of these items could be met with the exception of the bathrooms. Mr. Toth was unsure whether each individual classroom had to have a bathroom within the facility or if the facilities could be connected to the building. Commissioner VanValkenburg questioned whether a conditional use permit would still be required if the classrooms were brought up to code. Ms. Szklarski answered that the building code is separate from the zoning ordinance and the conditional use permit would still need to be extended. Peter Beck, City Attorney, stated Council can not grant exceptions conditional use permit process safety issues. that the Planning Commission and City to the building code through the as these codes deal with health and Commissioner Johnson stated that she would like to see the conditional use permit renewed for one year with the condition that the classrooms be brought up to code compliance as deemed acceptable by City Staff. Chairman Nadeau stated that he felt one year would be an appropriate compromise.