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-.., City Council Minutes September 17, 1984 Page Five Mr. Ron Langbehn indicated that the building is proposed to be located 200 feet from Jim Klein's property. Discussion was carried on regarding the location of the proposed building in conjunction with the neighboring residents and the other buildings on Mr. Langbehn's property. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY MR. RON LANGBEHN OF 10616 175th AVENUE N.W.,TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A POLE BARN WITHIN THE RE7 QUIRED 600 FEET. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 9. Welton Conditional Use Permit - Public Hearing Acting Mayor Schuldt indicated that Mr. Russell Welton of 13878 80th Street N.E., Otsego Township, has requested a conditional use permit to allow used cars to be sold in a C-3a Highway Commercial zone. Acting Mayor Schuldt indicated that the request is to allow used car sales at the western end of Martin Plaza on Highway 1110. Acting Mayor Schuldt further indicated that the Planning Commission's recommendation to the City Council is to deny the conditional use permit request. Acting Mayor Schuldt opened the public hearing. Mr. Welton indicated that his request was to allow for used car sales in the Martin Plaza parking lot on Highway 1110. Mr. Welton further indicated that his intent was to have only 3 cars at one time in this car lot. Larry Toth questioned the possibility of enough room for a used car parking lot along with the required parking for the plaza. Mr. Rick Breezee indicated that the owner of the property was requested to provide a survey of the property to the City Council, as there was some discrepancy between the highway right-of-way and the owner's property. Mr. Larry Peterson, a resident of Otsego Township, indicated that he has purchased a car from Mr. Welton and expressed his support of Mr. Welton's used car business. Mr. Peterson indicated that Mr. Welton deals in a high class of older cars. Mr. George Carlson indicated that he felt there would be room for two or three cars at the Martin Plaza parking lot. General discussion was carried on regarding the quality of cars that Mr. Welton intended to sell. Mr. Welton indicated that Mr. Wes Hunt was not against the use of the parking lot for the sale of the used cars. Mr. Welton further discussed the Planning Commission's vote against his conditional use request. Councilmember Gunkel indicated the City Council is concerned with the appearance of the businesses along the highway entering the City of Elk River. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that in order to prevent used car lots from becoming an eyesore to the community, she felt the City Council should adopt some standards to be required by used car lots. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she felt used car lots should provide good access to the highway, lighting, blacktop car lots, a service building, and further indicated that she felt the proposed area could not provide these standards.