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Planning Commission Minutes July 8, 2008 Page 3 3. THE TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF ALL THREE PORTABLE OFFICES SHALL NOT EXCEED 2,750 SQUARE FEET. 4. IF THE LOCATION OF THE ANY OF THE PORTABLE OFFICE/CLASSROOMS IS CHANGED, THE APPLICANT SHALL APPLY FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERIM USE PERMIT. 5. ALL THREE PORTABLE OFFICE/CLASSROOMS SHALL MEET ALL BUILDING AND FIRE CODES. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.3. Request by Chris Carlson (Sportech) for Interim Use Permit for Elk River Extreme Motor Park_ Public Hearing -Case No. CU 0816 Mr. Barnhart reviewed the request by Chris Carlson and Todd Plaisted for an Interim Use permit to operate a motor cross facility on the former Elk River Bituminous site on Highway 169. He explained that this property is in the CRT (Commercial Reserve Transitional) zoning district. He noted that interim uses are allowed by ordinance for five years and the proposed use seems to fit within the guidelines. Mr. Barnhart stated that the applicant proposed to use the former gravel pit for snow cross and motor cross ATV events. He stated that the applicant is considering adding a fourth metal-skinned building in the future. The existing paved area will be used for parking. He stated the main concern of staff is traffic stacking and a condition of approval is recommended which would require an on-site traffic/distribution plan. Mr. Barnhart noted that noise could be considered an issue, since there may be a potential for night events. He stated that the request meets the ordinance and staff recommends approval with the five conditions listed in the staff report. Chair Westgaard opened the public hearing. Todd Plaisted, 15891 Andrew Street NW, Ramsey, co-applicant -stated that for large events, they would only open the entrance to the north end, which would allow nearly ahalf- mile of stacking. Mr. Barnhart stated that it is not necessary for the Planning Commmission to make a recommendation on the stacking, since staff will need input from the Fire Department on that issue. There being no public comments, Chair Westgaard closed the public hearing. Commissioner Scott asked what impact the hours of operation would have, since the gravel mining hours are different. Mr. Plaisted stated that the races would be held on Saturdays and Sundays, starting at approximately 9 a.m. and ending around 3 or 4 p.m. He noted that occasionally there may be an evening race. Mr. Plaisted noted that this is afamily-oriented sport and they would have 4 - 12 sanctioned events per year. Chair Westgaard asked if the events are similar to those held at the county fairgrounds. Mr. Plaisted stated yes, and that they did post some races at the county previously. Mr. Barnhart proposed the hours could be 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. He noted that the use is not the same as the gravel mining and therefore, would have different hours. Commissioner Anderson asked if events would be held year round, and what types of events would be held. Mr. Carlson stated that the snow cross events would be their main focus, but they may hold a couple of events in the summer. He explained there would be one regional