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City Council }"1inutes May 14, 2007 Page 4 Community Development Director Scott Clark mentioned that there can be financial issues with obtaining residential loans on property zoned commercial. Staff will research this issue, 5,3,C, Spectrum High School Buildinl[ on Foster Property Planning Manager Jeremy Barnhart indicated that the city has received a land use application for an Interim Use Permit and lot split from Rick Foster to subdivide a portion of his property on County Road 12 creating a lot for the future development of Spectrum High School. Mr, Barnhart explained that Spectrum High School has outgrown its current site within the Boys and Girls Club and is need of more permanent housing, Spectrum plans to use modular, temporary buildings to continue their enrollment in preparation of being able to bond funds for building a permanent high school in about three years, He stated that Spectrum is under a tight timeline; therefore, staff and Spectrum felt it beneficial for the City Council to review the application to allow time to address any issues, John Abbott, Spectrum School Board Chair- explained that Spectrum is publicly funded based on student enrollment He indicated that once enrollment reaches 275 students, Spectrum can bond for funds and begin construction on a permanent building, Mr, Abbott explained that until a permanent building can be built, Spectrum would like to use temporary, modular buildings, He stated that these modular buildings are rated for 90 mph winds and meet the intent of the International Building Code, Ed Youngquist, Riverside Companies - reviewed the location of the proposed Spectrum School site, He indicated that they will work with city staff to address any site issues that arise. Mayor Klinzing indicated that her only concern is the safety of the modular building, Jim Qualley, Innovative Modular Solutions - explained that the modular buildings are built to the International Building Code; the same codes used for commercial slab-on grade buildings and are subject to the same inspections as other commercial buildings, He noted that the modular building design criteria is to withstand 90 mph winds, Mayor Klinzing questioned if the building construction would be paid for hy Spectrum High School. Mr, Abbott explained that as a charter school, Spectrum cannot own the building, He stated that a non-profit organization will own the building and Spectrum will lease it through bond revenues, 5.3.D. Discussion on Berms Councilmember Gumphrey indicated that he has concerns over what material is being placed in large berms, He questioned how staff knows that there are not vehicles, machines, etc. buried in some berms. Councilmember Farber indicated he also has concerns. City Administrator Lori Johnson explained that the city has ordinances that outline the type of materials that can be used for berm construction; however, no permit is required and no inspection is completed on berms, Councilmember Gumphrey stated that he would like to have berm construction inspected, Planning Manager Jeremy Barnhart indicated that some berms are very small and may not warrant an inspection. He questioned at what point and what size berm the Council would like to see inspections.