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Davidson questioned classifying this business as 'temporary' due to the fact that it has <br />been a business in Louisville for over fourteen years. He stated that City Ordinances <br />specifically do no allow trailers to be operated as offices, except on a temporary basis. <br />Johnstone replied that the trailer is more similar to a manufactured home. <br /> <br />Gray explained that it is a pre-manufactured office trailer. He agreed that they are <br />sometimes used as a temporary office while an office is under construction. <br /> <br />Davidson asked Gray whether the office was on a foundation and mounted to the ground. <br /> <br />Gray replied that it is not on a foundation. <br /> <br />Davidson repeated that he feels that this is a trailer and is intended to be relocated to <br />another location. He stated that, by City Ordinance, this type of trailer is only allowed <br />during construction or during new home sales, etc. He questioned how a business could <br />claim that this is a temporary building when it has been at this location for fourteen years. <br /> <br />Gray replied that they did consider a permanent structure. However, he expressed <br />concern that the property would be rezoned, which would require them to move to <br />another location and this is the more cost-effective option. He explained that they are in <br />the process of moving and do consider this a temporary location. <br /> <br />Davidson stated that the City would not allow any other business to avoid meeting City <br />Ordinances and questioned why Council should grant this business an exemption. He <br />explained that curb cuts and paved streets are required for every other business and <br />should be required here. <br /> <br />Lathrop stated that the only other option would be for G.E. Enterprises to continue <br />operating out of their current trailer. <br /> <br />Gray replied that they are looking to conduct their business in the most efficient manner. <br />He agreed that they could continue to operate under current conditions, rent office space, <br />or move to another location. <br /> <br />Mayer agreed with Davidson regarding the temporary classification. He stated that a new <br />Zoning Master Plan should be developed for the area between Pine and South Boulder <br />Road due to the current zoning assortment. He expressed support for the proposal, as it is <br />continuing an historic use of the property. <br /> <br />Davidson stated that no other non-conforming business has been allowed to expand and <br />remain a non-conforming use. <br /> <br />Lathrop stated that this is and always has been a Special Use. He explained that by <br />amending the Special Use, Council is continuing a use that has been ongoing. He <br />questioned how allowing the business to continue under their Special Use Permit would <br />be showing preferential treatment. <br /> <br />25 <br /> <br /> <br />