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Planning Commission Minutes December 11, 2007 Page 5 Staff report was presented by Sheila Cartney. Ms. Cartney reviewed the proposed changes to the ordinance amendment, including a statement addressing advertisement of an event for more than 30 days, and approval for signs by the City Administrator or designee. Chair Stevens opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Chair Stevens closed the public hearing. Commissioner Westgaard stated that the added language helps to clarify the issue. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WESTGARD AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RELATING TO SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT, CASE NO. OA 07-09. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.6. Request by Citv of Elk River for an Ordinance Amendment to Section 30-1562 of the Code of Ordinances Relating To Commercial Reserve, Public Hearing -Case No OA 07-13 Mr. Barnhart reviewed the proposed changes to the Commercial Reserve Transitional (CRT) zoning district relating to interim uses. The changes included limiting interim uses to 5 years, requirement for an escrow, and outdoor storage. Chair Stevens opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Chair Stevens closed the public hearing. Commissioner Lemke asked if Item (14) of the amendment pertains to existing outdoor storage in the CRT. Mr. Barnhart stated yes. Commissioner Westgaard asked if the outdoor storage applied to businesses and farms with outdoor storage. Mr. Barnhart stated no, that the intent is not to apply to general outdoor storage, but permanent intentional storage facilities. Commissioner Westgaard asked if it would apply to a business having 5,000 square feet of office space and 10,000 square feet of storage. Mr. Barnhart stated yes, it would apply. He explained that the city recognizes there are uses which are appropriate in this district now, but may not be appropriate in the future. Chair Stevens stated that the intent is not to have non-business related storage. Mr. Barnhart stated that the intent of the amendment is to balance the interests of the city and the needs of the property owners in this zoning district. Commissioner Lemke asked if a property owner could request an extension. Mr. Barnhart stated that applicants for interim uses will be advised that an extension may be permitted, but not to expect it. Chair Stevens stated that he felt that the property owners with concerns who attended the City Council meeting on this matter in November, left with the understanding that the rezoning was a planning tool and no immediate changes would be made. Commissioner Staul stated that he felt the amendment was appropriate and he had no problem with it as written. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT