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The building then sat empty for a number of years during which staff had a variety of inquiries <br /> from the owner and others about the possibility of a temporary use until MnDOT actually acquired <br /> the site. Most of those inquiries were for relatively benign commercial uses such as an insurance <br /> office or similar business office use.Because the City had no Interim Use ordinance,none of these <br /> commercial temporary uses were available. The ability to allow a temporary use via an IUP would <br /> have allowed the property owner to lease the building rather than have it sit empty. <br /> Potential IUP Disadvantages and Cautions <br /> If the Council approves an amendment to the Zoning Code to allow Interim Uses, the City, <br /> developers and property owners will have to be very clear about the parameters for such use. Clear <br /> and concise documentation of the allowed land use, activities and time periods will be required <br /> with each IUP issued. To avoid any confusion or misunderstanding, it will be important that all <br /> parties know the conditions and time limitations established for the IUP. <br /> Having an interim use option introduces the potential for property owners to propose land uses <br /> that are inappropriate for a given site, that could be disruptive to neighboring land owners, or be <br /> inconsistent with the character of the surrounding area. Business activities that would potentially <br /> be harmful to the public health, safety and welfare could be proposed. Because of this, the City <br /> must be diligent not only in establishing appropriate interim uses within specified zoning districts, <br /> but in monitoring those uses for compliance with the established terms of each issued IUP. <br /> Interim Use Ordinance—Text Amendment <br /> Attachment A is a draft text amendment that would establish in the zoning code the provision of <br /> an Interim Use option. This is drafted similar to the general code section on conditional uses. Note <br /> that it contains language that mimics the State Statute on interim uses, and additionally contains <br /> certain provisions that should pertain to all interim use permits. Sample ordinances from other <br /> cities are also attached, and you will notice that while they differ widely in terms of layout and <br /> text,there are essentially four elements common to all, including: <br /> - Definition,purpose and intent <br /> - Application procedures <br /> - Standards&conditions <br /> - Termination <br /> Attachment B is a companion text amendment that would add an interim use option to the RR-1B <br /> Single Family Rural Residential Zoning District, with simply one interim use entry, containing <br /> specific conditions for that use. <br /> Planning Commission Action Requested <br /> As this is a work session,no formal action is to be taken. Planning Commission is asked to review <br /> the provided information, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having an interim use <br /> option in the zoning code, and review the draft text amendments. <br /> Additionally, identify any specific concerns about the proposed construction staging/materials <br /> recycling use, suggest any additional conditions that might be applicable,and formulate questions <br /> to be asked of the applicant to help establish whether the use is appropriate for the Eisinger site. <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br />