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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,August 19,2013 Page 5 Regarding the proposed setback issue, Councilmember Willmus noted that even with the proposed location of the temporary structure, in lieu of Building Official requirements, the setback remained in excess of 100' from adjacent residential properties. Since this parcel is guided Institutional Zoning, requiring only 20' setbacks, Councilmember Willmus opined that the applicant was well in excess of that re- quirement. Using the Brimhall School as another example, Councilmember Willmus noted that their setback was 60' from residential properties. Coun- cilmember Willmus further noted that the playground area at Corpus Christi had a 30' setback from adjoining residential properties, and therefore, he could find no sufficient concern with the proposed setback. With the solution the City's Engi- neering Department had developed for stormwater runoff mitigation proving sat- isfactory as well, Councilmember Willmus spoke in support of this requested In- terim Use. Regarding the proximity of the building to the south end to access restrooms in the main structure, Mayor Roe noted that there was no access door to the main structure on the west side, and if located in one of those areas, it would require walking around the building to the north or south to access those restrooms. Councilmember McGehee stated that she didn't share Councilmember Willmus' belief that all drainage issues had been fixed. Councilmember Willmus advised that he had not stated that at all, but was saying that any additional impervious surface drainage concerns had been addressed. Councilmember McGehee opined that this entire area has experienced some seri- ous drainage problems; and referenced the City's Stormwater Master Plan for the area; and further opined that this drainage mitigation appeared to her as a piece- meal approach warranted by this additional impervious surface, and simply creat- ed more for the City to address. While not sure how this fits with the overall site, Councilmember McGehee advised that she was very familiar with the Corpus Christi facility, and expressed her interest in exploring the application further. Councilmember McGehee noted that the City did not have any requirements or specifications for temporary structures, and as far as she could tell, the proposal could be for a pole barn sticking at the end of another perfectly fine building, at a high point on the parcel and very visible. Councilmember McGehee expressed concern with the City getting into the business of allowing temporary structures without regulations that may result in a city of pole barns. Since the proposal was not scheduled to go before the Church Council until September, Councilmember McGehee noted that their reaction remained an unknown at this time.