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City Council Minutes Page 20 May 17, 2004 ............................. 6.16. Request by Northern Auto Services, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit/PUD Agreement for Auburn Commons/Barrington Place PUD to Allow Auto Sales, Public Hearing-Case No. CU 04-12 Senior Planner Scott Harlicker submitted the staff report. Mr. Harlicker stated the applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for the sale of automobiles. He discussed zoning, setbacks, the proposed layout, landscaping, and the Planning Commission's recommendation. Mayor I4dinzing opened the public hearing. Gary Santwvire, 205m Street-Provided a series of handouts. He stated he originally platted this parcel. He stated that past Commissions wanted to keep the comer green. He stated that an additional 10' was added to the Dodge Avenue right of way. He stated that the current site plan is incorrect due to the 15' setback line and the 50' right of way. He is concerned about any future street reconstruction project and tree removal. He stated the site is too small for a car lot. He stated that the current parking area could be expanded to allow for the (for sale) spots. He stated there is a vacant parcel the applicant could buy. He is concerned about how tight the layout is and is concerned about vehicles stopping on Dodge Avenue or 5~h Street to look at the vehicles that are for sale. He is concerned about the type of vehicles that will be for sale; larger vehicles will block traffic view. Mark Broten, 12935 302~d Avenue, applicant-Stated the site was measured. He stated that there is a lot of water drainage at the back of the site so that is why the pads are in the front and that is why the pads would be installed rather than expanding the parking lot. Mayor I4dinzing closed the public hearing. Councilmember Kuester questioned if the parking requirements would change. She also stated concerns over the landscaping and drainage easements. Councilmember Motin questioned the use of multiple businesses by one owner. He stated that this location does not seem like a good spot for this type of business. Mayor I4dinzing stated concems about the 15' setback. Councilmember Tveite stated there are too many questions to approve this request this evening. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM UNTIL JUNE 21, 2004. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.17. Update on Planning Commission Agenda Items Director of Planning Michele McPherson submitted the staff report. Ms. McPherson discussed and reviewed two new proposed plats (Trout Brook Estates and River Park) that will be brought forth to the City Council for approval in the near future. She stated that Elk River Municipal Utilities will need to acquire land for a new well and water treatment facility in order to accommodate more development. She stated that the Fire Department would like to see a new satellite fire station built to accommodate the growth in east Elk River. She asked for feedback from the Council. Planning Commissioner Peter Lemke stated that the Commission did not like the proposed coving plan submitted for the River Park plat.