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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,August 27, 2012 Page 6 At the request of Mayor Roe and Acting City Manager Miller, Community De- velopment Director Patrick Trudgeon provided a brief review of this request, as detailed in the Request for Council Action (RCA) dated August 27, 2012. Councilmember McGehee noted the current condition of the site, and ques- tioned if any resurfacing of the lot or other improvements on the site were in- tended; as well as if auction activities were planned to be held in the building. Mr. Trudgeon responded that the intent was for storage and office space in the building; as well as painting the building and some landscaping by the appli- cant; however, he was not aware of any plans to resurface the lot at this time. Councilmember McGehee referenced Section 5.1 in the RCA, noting that the Interim Use had a specific end date; and questioned whether there were ways the City could rescind or discontinue the Permit before that end date if a better use was found for the property. Mr. Trudgeon advised that revocation of a land use, including Interim Use Per- mits, were subject to remaining in compliance with City code. However, since the City itself did not own the subject property, he would be hesitant to consider a better use for the property and revoke the Interim Use Permit on those grounds. Mr. Trudgeon noted that the applicant was purchasing the parcel. Mr. Trudgeon noted a typographical error on the resolution, page 2, line 45 that should read"11:59 p.m.,"rather than"12:59 p.m." Councilmember McGehee opined that some contracts with the City seemed to be one-sided with multiple ways for the other party to get out, but little option for the City. While having no intention of seeking their demise, Councilmem- ber McGehee further opined that five (5) years was a considerable length of time, and questioned whether it made sense to include a condition that if some higher use for the entire area came forward that the Interim Use could be re- moved. Mr. Trudgeon opined that, without knowing what a potential higher or better use may be, the only alternative would be to shorten the term of the Interim Use Permit. Mayor Roe noted a condition already recommended by staff in the RCA that the Interim Use Permit would expire anytime within the five (5) year timeframe if the property changed ownership or if they ceased to use it for the intended pur- pose outlined in their application. McGehee moved, Willmus seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 11002 (At- tachment G) entitled, "A Resolution Approving Outdoor Storage of Motor Ve-