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Planning Commission Minutes August 22. 2000 Page 3 . that they will not be doing any tire work. He stated that the PUD agree was twenty years old and things have changed since then. Chair Mesich asked if the doors would be replaced with insulated doors. Mr. Bunkers stated that the overhead doors are already insulated. Chair Mesich asked if the aluminum building front would comply with the ordinance. Mr. Bunkers stated that he has met with the Building Official, Cliff Skogstad, and he found no problems with the building. Gary Santwire, representing seven owners of properties in the Barrington Place PUD, expressed his objection to the request by Mr. Bunkers. He read a letter which he had written dated August 22, 2000, to the City of Elk River, expressing his objections, and submitted the letter for the official meeting record. Mr. Santwire did not feel it was appropriate to change the PUD agreement which was an agreement between the developer and the City of Elk River. He objected to allowing a use which was purposely excluded in the Barrington Place PUD Agreement. He felt the use proposed by Mr. Bunkers would have a detrimental impact on the neighboring uses and would severely impact space leasibility for his clients as well as other businesses in this area. He discussed problems currently being experienced with the Goodyear repair business regarding noise from impact wrenches and other equipment. He did not think the City would be able to control this aspect of the business, once it was approved. . Lynn Caswell, of John Oliver and Associates, 580 Dodge, expressed their objection to Mr. Bunkers' proposal and asked that the Planning Commission deny the request. He felt the value of their property would be diminished, and the noise activity would be a problem. Russ Nohra, 601 Queensland Way, Minneapolis, MN, owner of six properties in the Barrington Place PUD, explained why he chose to locate in the City of Elk River. He stated that his tenants are concerned about the noise associated with an auto repair business. He asked that the Commission abide by the PUD agreement and deny Mr. Bunker's request. Mr. Santwire asked what the status was of Mr. Bunkers' easement vacation. Mr. Wensman stated that staff is waiting for comment by the City Attorney. Mr. Bunkers stated that his prospective tenant was not able to be present to explain his business in detail. Mr. Bunkers stated that truck repair could be excluded and only pickup trucks allowed. He felt that the previous carwash operation was noisier and more disruptive than what he is proposing. He felt that the noise can be controlled and would be willing to hire a noise expert to insure that everything would be done to reduce noise as much as possible. Mr. Santwire stated that the previous carwash was there for 14 years without any significant problems. He expressed his concern that the Commission was not given a copy of the entire Barrington Place PUD Agreement. Lynn Caswell stated that the car wash was an annoyance, but the only problem they experienced was an occasional vehicle with a loud bass system. .