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DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 May 24, 1994 • 5.1 Consider a Conditional Use Permit Request by Darkenwald Family Partnership, Public Hearing, Case No. CU 94-11 Staff report presented by Steve Ach. Darkenwald Family Partnership requested a conditional use permit to construct a 19,900 square foot automobile repair facility in addition to having multiple buildings on one parcel. City Engineer Terry Maurer presented issues related to the traffic report drafted by the developer's traffic engineer. Steve Ach presented the Planning Commission with revisions to the building elevations. Commissioner Kreger arrived at this time, 7:15 p.m. John Weicht, John Weicht & Associates, addressed the Planning Commission on behalf of the applicant, Darkenwald Family Partnership. Mr. Weicht introduced John Darkenwald, Jim Benshoof, Traffic Engineer, Jim Benson, representing Abra Auto Body, and Wally O'Dell and briefly explained their concerns regarding staff's report. Chairman Tveite opened the public hearing. Bill Eckblad (Administrator), 13445-190th Avenue NW, Elk River, spoke on behalf of the Guardian Angels Care Center. Mr. Eckblad stated the residents of the Center believe the proposed site is too narrow for the proposed use and the traffic and noise generated by an Auto Mall is of major concern. The residents feel an Auto Mall adjacent to the Care Center will destroy the quiet residential environment. • Mr. Eckblad expressed the opposition of the residents at the Care Center and presented the Planning Commission with a petition from the Guardian Angels Care Center Auxiliary stating their opposition. Sherry Emerson Guardian Angels Care Center, 5215 Carson Street, Rogers, MN, presented the Planning Commission with a resolution from the Guardian Angels Board of Directors expressing their opposition to the proposed auto mall and a petition from the residents at Angel Ridge also expressing their opposition to the proposed auto mall. Ms. Emerson iterated Mr. Eckblad's concerns and added other concerns: unsightly appearance of auto malls (photo's of other auto malls were presented to the Planning Commission) showing debris, old tires, autos to be repaired parked outside, etc., and expressed pollution concerns. Ms. Emerson asked the Planning Commission who would be monitoring this use to ensure that it does not become an unsightly, noisy mall. Mr. Benson responded stating that other Abra Auto Body locations have never received complaints regarding debris or noise. Eleanor Todahl, 208 Evans, Elk River, MN, reiterated previously mentioned concerns and expressed her opposition to the proposed auto mall. Paula Watts (Social Services Director, Guardian Angels Care Center), 330 Norfolk Avenue, Elk River, MN. Ms. Watts informed the Planning Commission that it was very difficult for the residents attending the public hearing and the general public to hear comments made from the podium and from the Planning Commission. Ms. Watts reiterated previous concerns and added the residents of the Care • Center are also concerned about privacy and access to current walk ways from the Care Center.