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Planning Commission Minutes June 12, 200 Page 6 the public hearing Commissioner Lemke stated that he was not a fan of modular units and his first choice would be a permanent structure. He stated that he understood the economic concerns. He asked if the temporary structure would be removed when the new school is constructed. Mr. Barnhart stated yes. Commissioner Lemke stated that they could look at the details of the building and access when the new school was constructed, since it was an institutional use and would require a conditional use permit. Mr. Maurer noted that if the interim use is approved, the City would virtually be giving approval for the future use as a permanent school site. Mr. Barnhart concurred and stated that the site has good separation from the residential and has access to a collector street. Mr. Maurer noted that a residential use would have generated more trips. Commissioner Scott asked what is on the other side of Trott Brook. Mr. Maurer stated that the applicant has a significant amount of property (260 total acres) to the north that could be developed. Commissioner Scott stated that he had no objection to the school and that if staff and the City Engineer recommended approval, he respected their opinions. He asked if the speed limit on County Road 12 would be an issue for the school. Mr. Maurer stated that since it is a county road, that issue would need to be addressed by the county and the school. He stated that as the area develops, the road will likely have a 4-lane urban design. Chair Stevens stated that he would anticipate the school would need a safe crossing. He stated that they need to discuss the removal of the temporary buildings if the use ceases, or after 2010 when the interim use expires. Mr. Barnhart stated that the conditional use permit for the permanent school could address the removal of the buildings. Mr. Barnhart stated that staff recommended approval of the interim use permit with the seven conditions listed in the staff report. Chair Stevens stated that the site was not appropriate for multi-family residential and abuts a wetland. He stated that a school fits the size of the property and he would like to see a permanent facility as soon as possible. He stated he would also support athletic fields installed, as well. Commissioner Lemke stated he had no issues with the request for a temporary school or a permanent school. Mr. Maurer stated that Conditions #1 and #2 address his comments and the County's comments and that he will discuss with the County was is reasonable or a temporary and a permanent solution regarding the access for the property. He stated that the County representative has given the impression that he is open to working out the issue. Chair Stevens asked if Vision Bus Company will serve the school. The representative for the school stated yes. Commissioner Lemke asked who bears the financial responsibility for the improvements. Mr. Maurer stated that the property will be split and the property owner will be responsible for water and sewer connections. He stated that these issues will be discussed at the time of platting. Commissioner Lemke questioned if an escrow for removal of the temporary buildings was appropriate. Mr. Barnhart stated that it could be a requirement for the conditional use permit. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER AUSTAD TO RECOMMENT APPROVAL OF THE