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Elk River City Council Meeting October 18, 1993 Page 7 . stated that Saxon Motors would also utilize the vacant parcel next to NAPA Auto along Highway 10 for open sales of new vehicles. Steve Ach stated that although the Planning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit, there were several concerns. One of the main conCerns related to the project's appearance along Highway 10. He stated that the Planning Commission felt that development of this corridor should be designed providing an aesthetically pleasing and positive image of the City. Steve Ach indicated that the Planning Commission recommended to delete the curbing next to the proposed septic system and along the southern edge of the parking area. He further stated that staff has reviewed this issue and recommends that the curbing be installed as part of the initial development. He stated that the curb will protect the septic system from possible damage from vehicular traffic and further noted that the timing of future expansion is undetermined. steve Ach further indicated that the applicant has been informed that the City Council has discussed the possibility of the extension of water and sewer along east Highway 10 which may result in assessments to the property. He further noted that until water and sewer is extended, Saxon Motors will operate off of a private septic and well system. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. e John Weicht, representing Saxon Motors, stated that Saxon Motors is requesting that curb and gutter next to the septic system and the southern edge of the parking area be deleted as it is their intention to expand in the near future. There being no further comments, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. Don Spotts, Planning Commission Representative, stated that the Planning Commission's main concern was landscaping of the project along Highway 10. Councilmember Holmgren noted his concern regarding the display of vehicles on hard surfaced areas only. He requested that Number 11 of the conditions listed in the memo be changed so that it is clear that vehicles cannot be parked on anything other than hard surfaced areas. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER REQUESTED BY JOHN OPERATE AN AUTOMOBILE 4-8, BLOCK I, AND FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WEICHT AND ASSOCIATES AND PLAISTED INVESTMENTS TO SALES LOT AND AN AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP FROM LOTS LOT I, BLOCK 2, OF THE CROSSROADS PLAT WITH THE 1. THE DETAILS OF A SITE, LANDSCAPING AND GRADING PLAN BE REVISED AND APPROVED BY STAFF PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND PRIOR ISSUING A BUILDING PERMIT. REVISIONS SHOULD ADDRESS CONCERNS BROUGHT UP BY THE CITY ENGINEER AND PLANNING COMMISSION. BEST Mfu~AGEMENT PRACTICES MUST BE FOLLOWED. e