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Planning Commission Minutes June 13, 2006 --------------------------- Page 4 Chair Lemke asked if staff felt the parking and bus circulation would work. Mr. Leeseberg stated that there currently are buses dropping off and pickup up students at the site and does not seem to be problem. Chair Lemke asked if staff would have any concerns with another school use at this site when Spectnun leaves, since the conditional use would remain with the properly. Mr. Leeseberg stated that if there would be additional students, the code requirements, including parking would need to be addressed. Chair Lemke asked if Conditions 1 and 3 would have been addressed in the Certificate of Occupancy. Mr. Clark stated yes. He noted that staff reviewed the site with the applicant approximately five weeks ago to discuss existing issues, so the preparatory work has already been done. Commissioner Stevens stated that he felt requiring relocation of the existing sign was overly restrictive and that it would not be visible from the Boys & Girls Club property. Chair Lemke suggested that perhaps a directional sign could be placed on Jackson, such as the blue signs identifying businesses on other roads. Commissioner Offerman stated that since Spectrum's long term goal is to secure a permanent facility, and interim use permit would better fit the request. Chair Lemke opened the public hearing. Dave Andreason,17040 Crystal Street, Ramsey, representative for Spectrum High School -Stated that their goal is to build a permanent facility to house 200 - 300 students. He stated that he was not aware there was an issue with the freestanding sign. Dave Howerly, representative for the Boys & Girls Club -Stated that he also was surprised by the sign issue, since the sign has been in its current location since the club first opened. Chair Lemke stated he concurred with Commissioner C~fferman's concern that an interim use would better suit the request. There being no further public comment, Chair Lemke closed the public hearing. Community Development Director Scott Clark stated that the Commission could recommend that the request be approved as an interim use, since the criteria was the same as for a conditional use permit. The difference would be that a specific end date would be established. Commissioner Ropp stated that he also would support the request as an interim use, but that he did not have an issue with the request as a long term use. Mr. Clark stated that interim uses are typically recommended for areas going through change. He felt the interim use would be a good plan, since this area north of Highway 10 is currently being studied. Commssioner Scott asked what type of school used the club previously. Mr. Leeseberg stated that it was a daycare type use. Commissioner Scott asked if the proposed growth of the school took into account the available parking. Mr. Andreason stated that he felt the parking would be adequate, since