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Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 ]uly 8, 2008 --------------------------- events are only one day and the snow cross events are two-day events. Mr. Plaisted noted that they plan to clean up the site and landscape. Commissioner Scott stated that he was in favor of the request and that it meets the criteria for interim uses in the CRT. He felt it was an appropriate use, since they will not be adding a large amount of value to the land with new buildings. He stated he was comfortable with the hours proposed, notification of the police for large events, and no parking in the public parking area. Commissioner Lemke stated that he felt is was appropriate to notify the police department for all events, so that emergency staff was available if needed. He favored staff continuing to work with the applicants on the details of the recommended conditions. Commissioner Anderson asked if any advertising signs for the events have been requested. Mr. Barnhart stated that no new signage has been proposed, but that the applicant may use the existing sign or apply for additional signage. Commissioner Scott stated that he felt that directional signage may also be needed. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SCOTT TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY CHRIS CARLSON (SPORTECH) FOR AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR ELK RIVER EXTREME MOTOR PARK, CASE NO. CU 08-16, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. ALL MN/DOT COMMENTS OUTLINED IN THE LETTER DATED JUNE 25, 2008 SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 2. PROVISION OF A SPECTATOR SAFETY PLAN, TO BE APPROVED BY THE ELK RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT. 3. PROVISION AND APPROVAL OF AN ON-SITE TRAFFIC/ DISTRIBUTION PLAN THAT DEMONSTRATES: A. LOGICAL ON-SITE DISTRIBUTION OF PARTICIPANTS, SPECTATORS, AND PUBLIC SAFETY. B. ADEQUATE ON-SITE STACKING FOR ADMISSION AND EGRESS. C. ADEQUATE OFF-SITE STACKING FOR ACCESS AND EGRESS WITHOUT IMPACTING US HIGHWAY 169. 4. AS AN INTERIM USE PERMIT IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT, THE APPLTCANT SHALL APPLY FOR ALL REQUIRED PERMITS. 5. THE DEVELOPMENT SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE FIRE CODES. 6. HOURS OF OPERATION SHALL BE LIMITED FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND 8:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. 7. NO OVERNIGHT PARKING IN SPECTATOR LOT. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.4. Reduest b~duisite Stone_ Inc. for Conditional Use Permit to Allow Stone Fabrication Business and Building Expansion, Public Hearing -Case No. CU 08-15 Mr. Barnhart presented the staff report. He explained the Exquisite Stone, Inc. is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a stone fabrication business at 15560 Cleveland Street, in the C-3 zoning district. The applicant indicated an interest in expanding the building, but