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Planning Commission Minutes May 22, 2001 Page 6 . himself and 2 others. He stated that employees with generally come in to pick up a truck or blue prints and then leave. He felt the traffic should be minimal but that it would be year-round, since they also plow snow in the winter. Mr. Stephan felt the only significant noise would be the sound of loading materials in the morning and then the trucks would leave for the day. He stated that debris will be taken directly to the landfill from the job site. Mr. Stephan explained that he expects his business will grow but that he does not wish to outgrow the site. He anticipates not having more than 12 to 15 people at maximum operation, and he does not look to expand his fleet or equipment much beyond what he currently has. Commissioner Mesich asked Mr. Stephan what kind of trucks he has. He stated that he has a regular size pickup, a I-ton truck, and a 2-ton truck. There will be no retail or wholesale sales from the site. Mr. Stephan noted that there may be an occasional semi-delivery but it would be very seldom. The vehicles will be parked inside of the pole building. Mr. Stephan stated that he does not intend to park vehicles around the site, as is the case with his neighbor, who repairs antique cars and parks junk vehicles all around the perimeter of his site. In the winter, the employees generally take the trucks home for snowplowing. Chair Pederson asked if Mr. Stephan's equipment has backup alarms. Mr. Stephan stated that only the skid loader has a backup alarm. . Commissioner Baker asked if the city's nuisance ordinance would apply to this business. Ms. McPherson stated that all property in the City must abide by the nuisance ordinance. Commissioner Mesich asked how many residences are within 350 feet of Mr. Stephan's property. Ms. McPherson stated that 11 notices were mailed to properties within 350 feet. Chair Pederson asked if parking would be adequate if the business grew. Ms. McPherson stated that if the applicant needed to expand beyond what was allowed by this conditional use permit, he would need to come back for an amendment. Commissioner Mesich felt there should be some sort of limit on the number of employees. Chair Pederson expressed his agreement. Commissioner Mesich also felt conditions should be included to prevent debris from being stored on the site and to require vehicles to be parked inside. Commissioner Baker asked if the Commission felt they should address large loads of rock or materials coming into the site. Commissioner Mesich stated that he did not feel the site would allow much storage. Commissioner Franz asked if a condition could be added to require fencing or screening. Ms. McPherson stated that the applicant is proposing to construct a 6 foot high wood or vinyl privacy fence and that staff is suggesting plantings be added. . Mr. Stephan stated that the low and wetland areas serve as a buffer.