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. . . Planning Commission Minutes April 22, 2003 Page 6 COMMISSIONER FRANZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 5.6. Request by Kevin Murray for a Conditional Use Pennit to Park a Semi Tractor and Trailer in the R1a Single Family Residential Zoning District. Public Hearing - Case No. CD 03-08 Planner Chris Leeseberg reviewed the request by Kevin Murray for a Conditional Use Pennit to park a semi tractor and trailer on his property at 9660 178m Avenue NW. Mr. Leeseberg discussed the existing site conditions, access, and parking location for the semi tractor and trailer. He noted that the nearest home is 225 feet from the site. Mr. Leeseberg read letters from three residents, Matt Ecklund, 79728 178th Avenue and Greg Dunsmoor, 9657 178m Avenue, and John and Angela Paavola, 17855 Oeveland Street. Mr. Ecklund's letter suggested that Mr. Murray ask his employer to find a more suitable location for parking the truck and stated that commercial vehicles should not be parked in residential areas. Mr. Dunsmoor's letter expressed concerns regarding excessive idling, noise caused by the truck returning at late hours, unsightliness of the vehicle parked in the yard, parking the vehicle on an unimproved surface, and the issue of residue left by the vehicle when it is parked in the street. Mr. Dunsmoor stated that he did not feel commercial equipment belongs on residential property. John and Angela Paavola's letter stated that they have no objections to Mr. Murray parking his semi next to his home. Mr. Leesberg read the conditions of approval recommended by staff and provided photographs and an aerial view of the site. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. Kevin Murray, applicant, stated that he is in the process of having Oass 5 placed on the parking area. He stated that he is proposing to build a 40' x 70' building and he will be parking the vehicle inside when it is completed. Gordon Mire, 17753 Fillmore Street, stated that he does not hear the vehicle when Mr. Murray leaves or returns home. Jim Spitzenberger, 18936 Oeveland Street, stated he has no objections to Mr. Murray's request. There being no further public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Franz asked Mr. Murray if there was an option to park the truck in another location. Mr. Murray stated that he would have to travel to Blaine to get the truck. Commissioner Lemke asked if Mr. Murray always drove a flatbed, or if he sometimes pulled a trailer. Mr. Murray stated that he always drives a flatbed trailer. He stated that the flatbed is approximately chest-high, and that only the tractor is highly visible.