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Planning Commission Minutes February 27,2001 Page 9 . Commissioner Pederson asked if the building would have overhead doors. Mr. Finnemann stated that there would be overhead doors facing north and south. Commissioner Pederson asked what the hours of operation would be for Precision Tune. Dean Johnson stated that the hours would be 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 7:30 or 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday. and closed on Sundays. Commissioner Pederson asked if cars would be stored outside overnight. Dean Johnson stated that no cars would be stored outside. but that occasionally someone may drop off their vehicle the night before. Commissioner Pederson asked what type of work is done by Precision Tune. Mr. Johnson stated that Precision Tune primarily does diagnostic and tune-up work. Chair Mesich asked if the rooftop mechanical equipment would be screened. Mr. Finnemann stated that the 3 foot parapets would screen the mechanical. Commissioner Pederson expressed concern for locating an automotive use between a hotel and a restaurant. He did not feel the use was a good fit and would generate a lot of traffic. He referenced parking and outdoor storage at the auto mall off Main Street on Carson. Chair Mesich stated that he did feel the Precision Tune would generate as much refuse as an auto body use and felt it would be a good location. Mr. Harlicker stated that the Abra Auto Body and the transmission repair businesses on Carson are different types of auto uses. He did not feel that Precision Tune would generate parts and refuse and that since there would be no tire sales. no outdoor storage area would be required. . Commissioner Baker asked if pneumatic tools would be used. Mr. Johnson stated that some pneumatic tools will be used. Chair Mesich asked if the uses could share the parking. City Attorney Peter Beck stated that a shared parking agreement would be negotiated. Commissioner Ropp asked what other types of uses could support the automotive use. Mr. Harlicker stated that an example would be an automotive stereo business. He noted that all uses will be subject to the PUD regulations and any other automotive use would require amending the PUD. Commissioner Baker stated that he was in favor of the color scheme matching the existing businesses (Perkins and Country Inn & Suites). Chair Mesich stated he did not have a problem with the color of the canopy but that he would like to see "earthtone" brown or tan for the building. Chair Mesich stated that reducing the leasable area to 7,400 sq. ft. may allow some additional green space to be created. Commissioner Baker agreed that there may be additional opportunity for landscaping if the size was reduced. Commissioner Pederson asked if the parking agreement would be in writing. Mr. Thielen explained that cross-parking agreements are already in place for the PUD. Discussion followed regarding the entrance signage. It was the consensus of the Commission to allow the directional signage as proposed by the applicant. . COMMISSIONER CHAMBERS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY FINNEMANN DANIELS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PRECISION TUNE