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. . . Planning Commission Minutes August 25, 1992 Page 6 Larry Toth stated that the Church of St Andrew would need at least three years to step down the class sizes. Commissioner Eberley stated that she felt the renewal date should not be in August, but earlier in the year so that plans can be made for the following school year. Commissioner Minton stated that as long as the buildings are brought up to code he had no problem with extending the conditional use permit. Commissioner VanValkenburg stated that he felt if the church spends all the money to upgrade the classrooms to building code requirements, an extension of longer than one year should be granted. COMMISSIONER JOHNSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CHURCH OF ST ANDREW TO ALLOW TEMPORARY CLASSROOM STRUCTURES SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. THAT THE TEMPORARY CLASSROOMS BE BROUGHT INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE BUILDING CODE. 2. THAT THIS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IS VALID FOR TWO YEARS, BUT THAT THE PROCESS TO RENEW OR EXTEND THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SHOULD BE STARTED EARLIER. COMMISSIONER EBERLEY SECONDED THE MOTION. Commissioner Tveite questioned the amount of time the church would be given to comply with the code. Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, stated that Cliff Skogstad, Building Official, will be responsible for enforcing the building code and his discretion will be used in determining appropriate time limits. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-1. Commissioner Spotts was opposed to the request as he felt that this was continuing an improper/illegal situation by not being in compliance with the building code. The church had 4 years to bring these classrooms into compliance and they are now asking for an additional 5 years. 9. Consider Alteration of Nonconforming Sign by the Bank of Elk River/P.H Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, stated that the Bank of Elk River is requesting to add an additional sign in the newly landscaped triangular piece of land on the east side of the bank building. Ms. Szklarski outlined the three standards which must be met before such a request can be approved. She further stated that staff is recommending denial as the applicant does not meet the standard of bringing the signage into greater compliance with the sign ordinance. Ms. Szklarski stated that the bank has not offered to remove any of the existing signs but rather they wish to add more signage. Ms. Szklarski stated that .the ordinance would allow a nameplate sign or directional sign both of which could not exceed 4 sq. ft. in area.