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Planning Commission Minutes June 12, 2007 Page 2 Chair Stevens asked if the request could be considered as a conditional use permit, rather than an ordinance amendment. Mr. Barnhart stated that staff is forwarding the request to the Commission as presented, and that staff is recommending denial. He stated that if the Planning Commission concurs that the request should be allowed as conditional use with certain conditions, this language could be considered in an amendment at a future meeting. Chair Stevens asked if the request could be allowed as an interim use. NIr. Barnhart stated that Planning Commission could also consider that option. Chair Stevens opened the public hearing. Brad Provo, Alliance Machine, applicant -Stated that this application appeared to be is only avenue to pursue what he needed. He stated that there are other machine shops with outdoor storage that is hanging out from the buildings and is rusted. He stated he has no intention of letting that happen. He stated that he is forced to store his bobcat and lawn mowers in space inside the building that he needs for machinery. Commissioner Lemke asked why the material had to be stored separately. Mr. Provo stated that he is required to isolate incoming material. He stated that he could build a wall within the building to separate the material, but that that it cannot interfere with his future planned expansion and fire access around the back of the building. Commissioner Lemke stated that he wants to support businesses in Elk River and felt that the issue could be worked out. Commissioner Scott asked what type of material would be stored. Mr. Provo stated that it consisted of round and square bars of aluminum, which is getting harder to find, creating a need to stockpile. Commissioner Scott asked when he would like to build the structure. Mr. Provo stated as soon as possible and that he would like to get the block work done before winter. Commissioner Scott asked if the building would be secure. Mr. Provo stated that it would be attached to the main building security system. There being no further public comment, Chair Stevens closed the public hearing. Chair Stevens stated that he felt an amendment could be worked out at the next workshop meeting. He stated he could understand why the applicant wanted a detached structure, given the proposed expansion plans. He stated that he is not generally in favor of accessory structures but felt if they were to minimize the impact, it would be more acceptable. Commissioner Scott stated that he did not want to see a lot of small buildings in the business parks, but felt he could support an interim use. He felt the issue was similar to the use of temporary trailers at the schools and should be a temporary solution. Commissioner Austad stated that he was in favor of addressing the request quickly at the next workshop meeting, in order not to jeopardize the businesses operations Mr. Barnhart stated that the request could be tabled to the June 26th workshop in order to come up with alternative language for an ordinance amendment, and then address at the July 10th Planning Commission meeting, forwarding on the July 16th City Council meeting. Mr. Barnhart explained that the 60-process could be extended if needed.