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Memo to Planning CommissiordCU 03-24 August 20, 2003 Page 2 Overview The applicant is proposing to lease approximately 12,000 square feet of floor space in the existing building to Elk River Yamaha, a business that sells and services recreational vehicles such as ATVs, motorcycles and personal watercraft. They are proposing to construct a 3,200 square foot addition on the rear of the building. Businesses currently in this building include Goodwill, Sherwin Williams Paints and B & B Billiards. The recreational vehicle dealership will be located in the southern end of the building. Building Addition The proposed 3,200 square foot addition will include a loading dock and be used for storage. The exterior elevation will match the existing building. The drive aisle around the building will be reconfigured to accommodate the addition. The reconfigured drive aisle complies with the 10-foot setback requirement for paved areas. Vehicle Servicing The floor plan indicates a service area within the building. Because of the noise associated with ATVs, motorcycles and personal watercraft, staff recommends that the Commission include a condition that unless the vehicle is licensed and legal to drive on city streets, test running the vehicle outside the building is prohibited. In order to help confine noise to the inside of the building, the loading doors should be kept dosed except when used for deliveries and all servicing of vehicles should be done inside the building. Lighting Because of the abutting single family residences, glare and spill over from lighting is a concern. All building and parking lot lighting should be installed so that no glare extends on to adjacent properties. Planning Commission Meeting At the Planning Commission meeting held on August 20th, three people spoke at the public hearing. They expressed concern regarding, noise, glare from the lights and odors. To address those issues the Commission included additional conditions that limited hours of test driving and restricted test drives from the residential areas, ventilation must be directed up, building and parking lot lighting shall be directed down. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the conditional use permit for recreational vehicle sales and service with the following conditions: 1. Unless a vehide is licensed and legal to drive on city streets, test rtmning the vehicle outside the building is prohibited. S:kPLANNING\Case Files\2003\CU 03-24 ER Yamaha\CC9-15.doc