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2 REQUEST 3 The Planning Commission memo, which is attached as Attachment A, provides a broader 4 explanation of the proposal. 5 The subject property is located in City Planning District 10, has a Comprehensive Plan designation 6 of Community Mixed-Use (CMU), and has a zoning classification of Community Mixed-Use 7 (CMU) District. It should be noted that, as a component of the Twin Lakes Re-envisioning process, 8 the property's land use designation and zoning classification is under review and may be changed to 9 CMU-3 District. 10 Roseville Properties has applied for an Interim Use (IU) to utilize the former motor freight terminal 11 for storing semi-trailers. The proposal seeks to store and stage trailers (some are currently full of 12 clothing, furniture, and other items) throughout the site, maximizing the parking field with trailers. 13 The proposal does not propose any site improvements or maintenance. The applicant has indicated 14 they're actively trying to redevelop this site and do not intend to use it for trailer storage for a long 15 period of time. 16 An applicant seeking approval for an rtvTExrivr usE is required to hold an open house meeting to 17 inform the surrounding property owners and other interested individuals of the proposal, to answer 18 questions, and to solicit feedback. The open house for this application was held on June 30, 2015; 19 the brief summary of the open house meeting provided by the applicant is included with this staff 20 report as Attachment D. 21 PUBLIC COMMENT 22 The public hearing for this application was held by the Planning Commission on September 2, 2015; 23 draft minutes of the public hearing are included with this report as RCA Exhibit B. 24 One member of the public spoke to this issue at the public hearing, indicating general support for the 25 applicant and the proposed temporary outdoor storage use on the site. 26 Several Commissioners did have questions regarding the proposal and some indicated concerns for 27 such a use. Specifically, Chair Boguszewski asked far clarification about where the use, outdoor 28 storage of trailers, is currently permitted in the City. Commissioner Cunningham questioned why a 29 fence was not being required as it has in the case of other IU of a similar nature. Commissioner 30 Murphy asked about the existing antenna and the use of the electrical outlets, as well as whether the 31 building would be razed. Member Bull asked for clarification on the number of trailers that could be 32 parked on the premises and asked for clarification of the 70-foot setback. Chair Boguszewski 33 recommended changes to condition l.d - location at least 30 feet from building, and that the 70 foot 34 setback be an extension of the front of building north/south. Member Bull asked if the City had a 35 definition of hazardous or dangerous material. Member Stellmach asked for clarification of Big 36 Blue Box. Commissioner Stellmach requested clarification on whether an IU could be terminated if 37 site/use was not in compliance with any condition. 38 City Planner Paschke and property owner representative Chad Commers did provide answers to the 39 questions made by the Planning Commission. 40 After discussing the application and staff recommendation, the Planning Commission voted (3-2) to 41 approve the requested temporary outdoor semi-truck trailer storage for 2120 Fairview Avenue, 42 subject to the conditions of the staff report dated September 2, 2015, as revised by the Commission. PF15-016 RCA_092815 (2).doc Page 2 of 3