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. . . Planning Commission Minutes April 27, 2004 5.6. 5.7. Page 10 Request by North Memorial Medical Center to Amend Signage Requirements for Elk River Plaza PUD Senior Planner Scott Harlicker presented the request by North Memorial Medical Center to amend the Elk River Plaza PUD in order to install two freestanding signs; one along Freeport Avenue and one in front of the building. He reviewed the current signage and the dimensions and placement of the two proposed signs. Staff recommends approval of the request. Chair Ropp opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Chair Ropp closed the public hearing. Commissioner Pederson stated that he felt the signage is needed to identify the clinic as well as the other tenants. He noted that there are often patients coming to the Guardian Angels facility trying to find the North Memorial Clinic. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER PEDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER STEVENS TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY NORTH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER TO AMEND THE SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELK RIVER PLAZA PUD, CASE NO. CU 04- 10, FOR TWO ADDITIONAL SIGNS. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Request by Northern Auto Services, Inc. for Conditional Use Permit/PUD Amendment for Auburn Commons/Barrington Place PUD to Allow Auto Sales, Public Hearing - Case No. CU04-12 Senior Planner Scott Harlicker introduced the request by Northern Auto Services for a conditional use permit to allow auto sales at 522 Dodge Avenue (NA.S.CARE site). He reviewed the zoning, lot size and surrounding land uses. The applicant proposes to install 7 concrete pads in the grass area at the northeast comer of 5th Street and Dodge Avenue. Mr. Harlicker noted that no new lighting, signage or parking is proposed. He noted that a new curb cut will be installed along the existing driveway off 5th Street. Staff recommends approval of the request with the conditions listed in the staff report and with the following additional conditions: (1) that impervious pavers are used which will allow grass to grow through them; and (2) a revised landscape plan shall include new plantings and relocating existing plants. Chair Ropp opened the public hearing. Gary Santwire, contractor and representative for Russell and Linda N orha, adjacent property owners, stated that he was involved in the development of the original Indy Lube project and that an additional 10 feet of right-of-way was granted for this property for future widening of Dodge Street. He stated that there is a 30-foot setback for the building and that landscaping would need to be changed for this request in order to meet the setback requirements. He stated that he felt the use is an accessory use which requires a 25-foot setback. Mr. Santwire stated that he had concerns regarding how the cars would leave the site. He stated that the grass area would be tom up if the cars were driven forward onto Dodge, especially in the spring time or when it rains. He asked that the Commission enforce the 25 foot setback.