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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,November 27, 2017 Page 15 Mr. Thompson opined that the city was attempting to address existing uses and those that would continue in this area for years to come. At the request of Councilmember McGehee, Mr. Paschke clarified why the appli- cant didn't simply ask for a conditional use; since under the definition of"con- tractor yard," regardless of current code, there remained a need for clarity. Mr. Paschke noted that some uses were permitted were permitted under a conditional use while others were not permitted and were benign under current code and defi- nitions. Therefore, Mr. Paschke advised that the applicant could not accomplish what they wanted to do on this property. Councilmember Willmus opined that the creation of two designations, and re- hearing by the Planning Commission, would allow the applicant to move forward. At the request of Councilmember McGehee, Mayor Roe clarified that this area was proposed for officeibusiness park-2, with the exception of the changes pre- sented in the staff report and those included in the current motion. At the request of Councilmember Etten, Mr. Paschke agreed that the proposed motion would serve to clarify the current ambiguities in city code and those defi- nitions of officeibusiness park as they currently stand creating confusion and/or mixed messages. Mayor Roe opined that there were a number of ways to move forward, and while unsure if the office/business park-2 designation was the way to go, he would sup- port the process at this time. Roll Call Ayes: Laliberte, McGehee, Willmus, Etten and Roe. Nays: None. City Attorney Gaughan noted that, under state law, the city could extend action for additional 60-days for the pending application, provided written reasons for the extension were provided to the applicant. Therefore, Mr. Gaughan suggested that the council move to table consideration of the present application to a future date to be determined, and direct staff to provide written notice to the applicant to allow the city time to complete rezoning of the subject area. Mr. Gaughan further advised that, as rezoning occurs, the requested use by the applicant becomes a permitted use with conditional use approval; therefore making the present applica- tion a moot point. Etten moved, Willmus seconded, to TABLE consideration of the present ap- plication to a future date to be determined; directing staff to provide written notice to the applicant of the city's 60-day extension for the city to complete rezoning of the subject area