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Planning Commission Minutes August 22. 2000 Page 2 . Barrington Place). Mr. Wensman explained that the applicant proposes to modify the former carwash into a 3-stall garage space with an office. A tenant would utilize one of the stalls for the auto repair portion of his business. The tenant describes his business as fleet maintenance and repairing custom cars. Auto repair shops are prohibited in the Barrington Place PUD. as well as in the other PUDs in the city. Staff felt that the use could be considered since the property is located on Highway 169. and auto repair shops are permitted in the Highway Business zoning district. Mr. Wens man stated that if the PUD amendment were not approved, the applicant would like to proceed with the conditional use permit for a motor vehicle specialty service station. He noted that approval of the PUD amendment to allow auto repair could affect the entire PUD. Chair Mesich asked for clarification on the difference between auto repair shops and motor vehicle specialty service stations. Mr. Wensman reviewed the ordinance for the Commission. . Mr. Wensman reviewed Item 5.2. - Conditional Use Permit Request. at this time. The primary business would be fleet maintenance which would be a motor vehicle specialty service station use, and the auto repair would be for the hobby repair business. The applicant has stated that at most. there would be 2-4 vehicles parked outside the building. All work would be done inside, however, the applicant would like to open the garage doors in the summer months for ventilation. Mr. Wensman noted that Mr. Bunkers has indicated he will be installing an HV AC system in the building, so the doors could be kept closed in the summer. Staff recommends limiting the auto repair use to one of the three garage stalls and to prohibit parking of inoperable vehicles outside overnight. Mr. Wensman felt that noise could become an issue with the close proximity of offices and apartments in the area. The applicant feels the problem with be minimal with this type of small operation and has stated he will strictly adhere to the hours of operation (8 - 5. Monday through Friday). Mr. Wensman stated that the five conditions for Mr. Bunker's recent easement vacation will be included in this conditional use permit. Mr. Wensman reviewed emergency vehicle access for the site, landscaping, parking and entrances into the building. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit with the conditions listed in the staff report. Chair Mesich opened the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit Numbers CU 00-20 and CU 00-30. John Bunkers, owner of 568 Dodge Avenue, applicant, stated he felt his neighbor's opposition to this request is unreasonable. He stated that when he is finished with the project he will have invested $100.000 in improvements. Mr. Bunkers stated that most of the improvements are visible improvements and he distributed photographs of the site. He did not feel there are any issues which staff has that cannot be addressed. He felt that the proposed use is a significant improvement of the previous use, with less noise, traffic, trash and operating hours. He stated that air conditioning and the required ventilation will be provided so that the doors can be kept closed in the summer. Mr. Bunkers noted .