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. . . Planning Commission Minutes September 26. 2000 Page 7 Commissioner Kuester asked if Ulysses Street will be extended in the future. Terry Maurer. City Engineer. indicated that Ulysses Street will eventually be extended to 165th Avenue. Steve Wensman noted that the applicant has petitioned for city sewer and water. The Commissioners discussed whether outdoor storage needs to be addressed for this conditional use permit. Ms. McPherson stated that a conditional use permit would be required for outdoor storage. Chair Chambers opened the public hearing. Mr. John Weicht. representing the applicant. stated that the exterior of the building would be rock face block with a single score accent band around the building and would be painted a light color. Commissioner Chambers asked why they are not proposing integrally colored block. Mr. Weicht explained that it would be very expensive and difficult to match colors if they expanded the facility in the future. Mr. Weicht stated that what they are proposing is typically accepted in the 1-1 zoning district. Commissioner Chambers asked what is required by ordinance. Ms. McPherson stated that the exterior proposed by the applicant is acceptable according the City's ordinance. Commissioner Chambers asked if there is business park property to the south of this site. Ms. McPherson stated that the City Council is considering expanding the Business Park in this area. but that it will be a number of years before any development occurs. Commissioner Pederson stated that the Planning Commission must abide by the existing ordinance requirements. There being no further comments from the public. Chair Chambers closed the public hearing. Commissioner Baker expressed his concern for that building standards for this site be compatible with the adjacent Business Park development in the future. COMMISSIONER PEDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY ELK RIVER MUFFLER AND BRAKE FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, CASE NO. CU 00-36, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THAT THE CITY ENGINEER'S COMMENTS BE INCORPORATED INTO THE PRELIMINARY PLAT. 2. THAT ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENTAL PERMITS BE OBTAINED, IF REQUIRED, FOR CONSTRUCTION IN THE DELINEATED WETLAND. 3. THAT WRITTEN PERMISSION BE OBTAINED FROM NORTHERN NATURAL GAS FOR THE SITE DEVELOPMENT IN THE GAS LINE EASEMENT. 4. THAT ALL PARKING STALLS BE A MINIMUM OF 9 FT X 18 FT (FACE OF CURB TO FACE OF CURB) WITH A MINIMUM DRIVE LANE OF 24 FT.