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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, June 6, 2007 Page 4 Commissioner Gasongo spoke in support of the application; expressing concern with severe weather situations, and sought reassurances that the project would remain on or ahead of schedule. Commissioner Doherty concurred that a condition be that, if the new home was not completed by October, that the applicant move elsewhere, excluding the garage. Commissioner Boerigter opined that this was a tough decision, and that each case needed to be considered on an individual basis, thus not setting precedent. Commissioner Boerigter noted that with the neighbors being supportive of the application, and with conditions to ensure the strict time limit; financial penalty to enforce the timeframe if the RV is not removed; and ongoing inspections by City staff to ensure that hookups are appropriate and that no water is being dumped on the property; along with charging the applicant for electrical and utility maintenance; and given the unique aspects of the site, that he was inclined to support the application. Commissioner Martinson concurred with Commissioner comments. Commissioner Wozniak expressed his support of redevelopment and renovation; recognized the support and welcome expressed by the neighbors of the change in the neighborhood and proposed use of the RV as temporary living quarters; however, expressed concern about the precedent it sets and potential risk to the City for approving the RV as temporary living quarters should a storm create liability issues for the City, allowing the RV to be used as temporary living quarters, with no storm shelter accommodations. Commissioner Wozniak opined that he would be more supportive of using the garage structure as temporary living quarters, due to it being more sturdy. Mr. DeLeo advised that the entire project was under full risk insurance covering the entire property, in addition to liability coverage on the RV. MOTION Member Bakeman moved, seconded by Member Doherty to RECOMMEND APPROVAL of Robert DeLeo’s request for an INTERIM USE PERMIT (IUP) to use his recreational vehicle (RV), or his garage, as temporary living quarters during the construction of his new home, based on the comments and findings of Section 5 of the project report dated June 6, 2007; amended to include conditions as follows: The permit will extend only to the end of October 2007, at which time the ? applicant will vacate the temporary living quarters in the RV; The garage is excluded from use as temporary or permanent living quarters; ? As indicated by the Site Plan, location of the RV is to remain in the side or ? rear yard; A financial penalty of $100/day will be assessed against the property if the ? RV remains on the property or is lived in on the property after the expiration date (October 2007); Staff will immediately inspect the RV and site to ensure appropriate ? connections and disposal facilities for water, sewer and electricity as applicable; with ongoing inspections as deemed appropriate by staff, with applicable inspection fees to be paid by the applicant; As deemed appropriate by the City Attorney, the applicant will agree to sign ? a document releasing the City from all claims; and City Code shall apply to other aspects of the property use during this time ? (i.e., no dumping of grey water in the sanitary sewer connection in the garage).