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RESOLUTION NO. 04- CITY OF ELK RIVER A RESOLUTION DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST FOR: NORTHERN AUTO Case No. CU 04-12 WHEREAS, application has been made for by Northern Auto for a conditional use permit for auto sales, pursuant to Section 30-651 of the Elk River City Code of Ordinances; and WHEREAS, the application for conditional use permit has been referred to the Planning Commission which has given its advice and recommendation to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the on April 27, 2004 the Planning Commission recommendation was to approve the conditional use permit request; and WHEREAS, on May 17, 2004 the City Council received public comment, considered the request and tabled the request pending clarification of certain issues; and WHEREAS, on June 21, 2004 the City Council gave further consideration to the proposed conditional use permit; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER, that Northern Auto's request for a conditional use permit for auto sales is denied based on the following findings: 1. It is hereby determined by the City Council for the City of Elk River as follows: A0 Bo The proposed conditional use permit would adversely affect essential public facilities. Dodge Street is a narrow, busy street and allowing auto sales as proposed would encourage drivers to stop and park on Dodge Street to view the vehicles on display. This would create traffic congestion and interfere with the orderly flow of traffic. By encouraging drivers to park on Dodge Street and look at the vehicles on display, the proposed use will detrimentally affect the safety of other drivers traveling on Dodge Street.