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Planning Commission Minutes p~g~ 2 ~unu 10, ?008 Chair Westgaard opened the public hearing. Ed Youngquist, representing the applicant (C & P Properties, LLP) -stated that he is working with Spectrum to address the future access, and he has been in phone contact with the property owners regarding the necessary acquisition or easement for the required access. There being no further public comment, Chair Westgaard closed the public hearing. Commissioner Westgaard asked if the only change was the additional portable structures. Mr. Leeseberg stated yes. Commissioner Anderson noted that Condition #3 states Conditional Use Permit, and should read "Interim Use Permit". Commissioner Scott stated he had no concerns with the request. Commissioner Staul concurred. He stated that the application is making an effort to grow in order to meet their goals of a permanent school. Commissioner Westberg asked if the request is for one temporary structure. Mr. Youngquist explained that the buildings come in units. He stated that the new units have to be detached from the existing temporary classrooms in order to meet fire codes. Commissioner Westberg asked if Spectrum will need more units in order to reach their goal of 285 students. Mr. Youngquist stated that they plan to add a total of 7 units; four this year and three next year. The end units will be taken of the four units and the three additional units will be slid in, and then the ends will be put back in place. Commissioner Lemke suggested that Condition #7 be revised to read, "If a NPDES permit is required, the applicant shall obtain the permit." Mr. Barnhart stated that this approval will cover all seven units; four this year and three next year, so no new approvals will be required. Chair Westgaard asked if the final units next year will accommodate 285 students. Bob Freeh, Assistant Administrator for Spectrum School, stated that he feel they will be very close. He noted that they have begun the building process, and they are trying to be as frugal as possible in order to meet their goals. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER STAUL AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WESTBERG TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY C & P PROPERTIES, LLP FOR AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY CLASSROOMS FOR SPECTRUM SCHOOL PER THE STAFF REPORT AND INFORMATION PRESENTED AT THE MEETING, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. ALL COMMENTS OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR MEMO DATED MAY 20, 2008 SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 2. ALL COMMENTS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SHERBURNE COUNTY MEMO DATED MAY 13, 2008 SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 3. AN INTERIM USE PERMIT IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT; THE APPLICANT SHALL APPLY FOR ALL REQUIRED PERMITS.