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additional programs. They have determined a need for four additional classrooms outside of the existing (limited) classroom space within Advent Lutheran Church, and have proposed installing a 56-foot by 72-foot (two units - 4,032 sq. ft.) modular classroom building on the south side of the school portion of the church. Thomas Paschke noted that bathroom capacity has not been determined at this time. The Planning staff recommended approval with conditions. Thomas Paschke explained past Interim Use Permits. Member Mulder asked for duration of the office interim use (three years). Ann Hennessey, Family Academy Dean, noted the growth of the student enrollment to 180; 6th, 7th, 8th grade students need more space; N.E. 916 will also need placement space for children with hearing problems. The maximum student enrollment is 225 students. The Charter School leases space for the three years. Advent Lutheran could expand their classroom space or the School will look for other space. Member Cunningham asked what the viability of long-term leases with Advent Lutheran was. The School would stay if the Church expanded. Member Mulder questioned the children's needs to move into the Church for lavatories. The lavatories should be placed in the interim buildings. Member Cunningham asked if sheltered walkways could be used for egress to Church. There were no public comments. Chair Duncan closed the hearing. Thomas Paschke noted the Church representatives supported the proposal. Member Cunningham stated he was supportive but encouraged bathroom facilities within the building, by modifying condition "I". Chair Duncan asked for Interim Use Permit (lUP) to have consistent expiration dates. The first IUP should not be extended. Member Cunningham said two years might create a problem. Member Mulder noted that the first IUP coming due in two years is enough leverage to have the School and Church take some permanent action. Member Bakeman asked for buildings that have presentable exteriors. Thomas Paschke explained the Planning Commission and City Council have the ability to place conditions on timing for the site. Each year the IUP will be reviewed and a report submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council. Motion: Member Duncan moved, seconded by Member Mulder, to recommend approval of an interim use permit expiring September 2004 for Family Academy Charter School and Advent Lutheran Church (PF3392) to allow a temporary 56-foot by 72-foot (4,032 sq.ft.) modular classroom south of the existing school, based on the findings of Section 5, the conditions in Section 6 of the project report dated June 5, 2002, and with an expiration date of June 30, 2005, with the condition "I" amended as per Member Cunningham, relative to requiring interior bathrooms within the modular structure, including information on sanitary waste storage and pumping plans. Member Mulder and Member Cunningham asked if the building would be sprinklered? (No) Member Cunningham stated he was concerned about the composition of the sanitary tanks themselves. Member Peper asked for sanitary capacity of current structure. (No answer available). Vote on motion: Ayes: 5