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PF15-016_RPCA_090215 Page 2 of 6 REQUEST Roseville Properties has applied for an Interim Use (IU) to utilize the former motor freight terminal for storing semi-trailers. The proposal seeks to store and stage trailers (some are currently full of clothing, furniture, and other items) throughout the site, maximizing the parking field with trailers. The proposal does not propose any site improvements or maintenance. The applicant has indicated they’re actively trying to redevelop this site and do not intend to use it for trailer storage for a long period of time. A detailed narrative of the proposed use is included with this report as Attachment C. An applicant seeking approval for an INTERIM USE is required to hold an open house meeting to inform the surrounding property owners and other interested individuals of the proposal, to answer questions, and to solicit feedback. The open house for this application was held on June 30, 2015; the brief summary of the open house meeting provided by the applicant is included with this staff report as Attachment D. BACKGROUND The subject property is located in City Planning District 10, has a Comprehensive Plan designation of Community Mixed-Use (CMU), and has a zoning classification of Community Mixed-Use (CMU) District. It should be noted that, as a component of the Twin Lakes Re-envisioning process, the property’s land use designation and zoning classification is under review and may be changed to CMU-3 District. The site was initially the home of H & W Motor Express, and most recently Central Transport, both motor freight terminal uses. Aerial photography from 1974, 1985, 1991, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2011 (Attachment E) provides a historical review of the previous motor freight terminal and its cross-dock activity with limited trailer storage. Google Maps ground-level photos from 2011 and 2013 show the site was used for employee parking, limited motor freight terminal activity, and storage for a few trailers. The trucking uses ceased operation for more than a year, thereby ending the legal nonconformity status. In winter 2015, the Community Development Department was contacted by Big Blue Box about using the site for storage of semi-trailers and containers. The Department’s reply was that such a use, outdoor storage of trailers and containers, was not permitted. In May 2015, the Planning Division discussed with Roseville Properties that the outdoor storage of trailers and containers was prohibited. These discussions were in response to increased activity on the premises and an inspection of the site that showed more than 75 trailers stored throughout. Enforcement of these violations has been put on hold pending the City Council action on the IU. If the IU is not approved, the applicant will be required to immediately remove the stored trailers. REVIEW OF INTERIM USE APPLICATION To arrive at its recommendation, Planning staff considers the relevant code section, input gathered at the open house, and comments from DRC members. In this case the Code Section is 1009.03: The purpose statement for this section indicates that: Certain land uses might not be consistent with the land uses designated in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and they might also fail to meet all of the zoning standards established for the district within which they are proposed; some such land uses may, however, be acceptable or even beneficial if reviewed and provisionally approved for a limited period of time. The purpose of the interim use review process is to allow the approval of