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. . . Planning Commission Minutes May 27, 2003 Page 4 5. PAVEMENT MARKINGS, CONES SIGNAGE ANNOUNCING CHILDREN CROSSING. 6. MAINTAIN STATE LICENSE. COMMISSIONER OFFERMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-1. Commissioner Jenson opposed. 5.3. Request by Trails End Holdings - Elk River, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit for Auto Parts Store, Public Hearing - Case No. CO 03-12 Staff report by Senior Planner, Scott Harlicker. Trails End Holdings requests a conditional use permit for a 7,000 square foot auto parts store. Mr. Harlicker reviewed the standards for issuance of a conditional use permit, parking and circulation, building elevations, landscaping requirements, signage and design standards required in the Planned Unit Development agreement. Mr. Harlicker noted that staff has not had an opportunity to review the revised building elevations, but that the applicant is present to provide this information for the Commissioner's review tonight. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. Paul Barrett, representing the applicant, reviewed the revised building design and provided samples of the building materials. Mr. Barrett reviewed the changes made in the site plan to address staff's concerns regarding the location of the dumpster, drive lane location, and landscaping. Mr. Harlicker asked how deep the breaks were in the elevations on the north and south sides of the building. Mr. Barrett stated that there were 4" breaks. Mr. Harlicker stated that the ordinance requires that the wall projection or recess should be a depth of approximately 3% of the length of the uninterrupted building length. Chair Pederson asked if the trim color could be bronze instead of red. Mr. Barrett explained that the red was only used on the window frames. Commissioner Ropp asked if the red was used on the side facing Highway 169 also. Mr. Barrett stated no. Commissioner Franz asked for clarification on the building signage. Mr. Barrett stated that it appears to be individual letters, but the letters are actually mounted on a track. Commissioner Ropp asked if the applicant would be able to meet the 3% break in elevation requirement. Mr. Barrett stated that he would need to see how this change would affect the floor plan. There being no further public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Franz stated that he was not comfortable with the changes that have been made and would like to allow staff more time to review. Senior Planner Scott Harlicker stated that he is comfortable with the changes to the site plan, noting that the Planned Unit Development standards were meant to be flexible. Chair Pederson stated that standards, which are quantified, such as the break in elevation requirement, should be enforced. Chair Pederson stated that he felt the revised plan is a significant improvement. Commissioner Offerman stated that he would like to see more architectural detail and felt the design was rather plain for such a highly visible site.