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Planning Commission Minutes August 8, 2006 Page 10 ------------------- 1. 5 TREES BE ADDED AT AND NEAR THE BUILDING SITE TO HELP SATISFY THE LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS IN A LEVEL CONSISTENT WITH THE PLANNED IMPROVEMENT. 2. THE PROPERTY LINE RUNNING THROUGH THE PROPOSED BUILDING BE ADJUSTED OR REMOVED. 3. CONCRETE PANELS MATCH IN APPEARANCE THE EXISTING GAS RECLAMATION PLANT. 4. REVISION OF SITE PLAN TO SHOW PROOF OF PARKING FOR 9 ADDITIONAL SPACES. 5. A LETTER OF CREDIT IN THE AMOUNT OF 10% OF THE COST OF THE INSTALLED IMPROVEMENTS (TREES, SIDEWALK, ETC.) NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 SHALL BE PROVIDED AS A GUARANTEE FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE SITE IMPROVEMENTS. 6. THAT STAFF REVIEW THE REQUEST FOR OTHER TYPICAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS TYPE OF REQUEST PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL REVIEW, INCLUDING COMMENTS OF THE FIRE CHIEF. MOTION CARRIED 5-1. Commissioner Anderson opposed. 5.5. Request by Lefel Public Hearing LeFebvre Properties, LLP requests an interim use permit to permit the placement of a temporary office unit adjacent to their existing building at 10895 171 Avenue. Mr. Barnhart stated that the trailer would house one "permanent" office, and 2-3 additional workspaces, and would allow them 36 months to compel their space needs analysis. He reviewed issues relating to size of the unit, location, foundation requirements, landscaping and the three recommended conditions of approval proposed by staff. Mr. Barnhart stated that staff suggested limiting the time period to two years, expiring on August 31, 2008. The applicant could request an extension if necessary. Commissioner Offerman asked if the request was an interim use or a conditional use. Mr. Barnhart replied that the applicant requests an interim use. Bob Strong, representing the applicant, Paul LeFebvre - Stated he applied for an interim use permit. Mr. Barnhart stated that was correct, but that the process is the same for both, with the interim use having a "sunset" date. There being no further public comment, Chair Lemke closed the public hearing. Commissioner Westgaard asked why staff is recommending revising the term from three years to two years. Mr. Barnhart stated that there are a number of interim uses in the City and that staff felt there should be some consistency in the time limit. Commissioner Anderson asked if the applicant was agreeable to a 2-year term, rather than the requested 3 years. Mr. Bob Strong stated that they have already committed to a 3-year rental on the unit. Commissioner Anderson stated that he was in favor of the 2-year limit on the interim use.