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4.O BACKGROUND 4.1 The property at 2680 Arthur Street has a Comprehensive Plan designation of Business Park (BP) and a zoning classification of Retail Office Service District (B-4). 4.2 This �vTEx�M UsE request has been prompted by the applicant's desire to establish a temporary and limited library facility in a location where the zoning does not permit libraries. 4.3 Such applications were formerly referred to as Interim Use Permits, but the word "permit" is being eliminated in an effort to sharpen the distinction between land use approvals and building permits. Although this represents a change in terminology, the nature of interim use approvals will remain the same because they never actually involved permits per se. S.O INTERIM USE APPLICATIONS Section 1012.09 (Interim Uses) of the City Code establishes the regulations pertaining to INTERIM USES. 5.1 Section 1012.09A states: The City Council may authorize an interim use of property. Interim uses may not be consistent with the land uses designated on the adopted Land Use Plan. They may also fail to meet all of the zoning standards established for the district within which it is located. 5.2 Section 1012.09B states: The City Council may attach conditions to Interim Use Permits �sicJ. In reviewing [suchJ applications, the City will establish a specific date or event that will terminate the use on the property. The Council will also determine that the approval of the interim use would not result in adverse effects on the public health, safety, and general welfare, and that it will not impose additional costs on the public if it is necessary,for the public to take the property in the fi�ture. 6.O STAFF COMMENTS 6.1 Section1005.015 (Business District Uses) of the zoning regulations prohibits public uses (e.g., libraries) in B-4 districts, which are intended to facilitate relatively high intensity, regional commerce. The primary goal of the proposed �tvTExiM usE is to continue providing limited library services while the existing Ramsey County Library facility is being expanded as proposed in the Library's PUD application; Ramsey County is still in the process of applying for Final PUD approval. 6.2 A building permit is required for various improvements to make the office/warehouse space suitable for the Library's needs, and although special approvals are being sought to allow this temporary use, any building modifications must meet the requirements of the building code. 6.3 The only potential points of concern identified by Community Development staff were the adequacy of parking and the location of a trash container. a. It appears that modifications to the interior space will preclude storage of a trash container within the building as required by the zoning ordinance. While not consistent with zoning requirements, Planning Division staff believes that a trash container may be located in the rear of the building (i.e., the east side) for the duration of the temporary use without having a significant impact on the adjoining properties. PF09-004 RPCA 020409 Page 2 of 4 � •-\