4B, Planning Case 09-006 for Conditional Use Permit for 3900 Bethel Road

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Condition H would be revised in accordance with the updated CUP Amendment to read: H. The temporary modular classroom building shall be removed within three (3) years of the approval of this Conditional Use Permit Amendment. Chair Larson clarified that the original use for the temporary classrooms was until the commons building had been completed. He advised that this would extend the use of the classrooms through 2012. Tom Trainer, Director of Facilities with Bethel University, stated he has been with the organization for two years. He advised that the commons building was recently opened and is a beautiful addition to the college and the community. He advised that the temporary classrooms would help in this difficult economic time so that further expansion plans could be placed on hold. Commissioner Reiff questioned if three years was sufficient. Tom Trainer thought that three and a half years would be most beneficial as the school thinks in summers and that extra summer would give them a great benefit. Chair Larson questioned the date currently stated on the request. City Planner Beekman reported the date as May 11, 2012. Chair Larson questioned if it would be beneficial to extend that date through the end of2012. Tom Trainer confirmed that extending this through October of2012 would be most beneficial. PUBLIC HEARING Chair Larson opened the Public Hearing at 7: 10 p.m. There being no public input, Chair LarS011 closed the Public Hearing at 7:11 p.m. Commissioner Thompson thought that an extension should be allowed through October 2012, in case the University needs the extra summer months. City Planner Beekman stated an amendment could be made to Condition H. She advised that staff had no objections to extending that request through October of 2012. Commissioner Holewa moved, seconded by Commissioner Modesette, to recommend approval of Planning Case 09-006, CUP Amendment for Bethel