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. . . Planning Commission June 22, 2004 Page 7 Commissioner Curtis asked if it would be appropriate to limit the number of vehicles allowed on site. Ms. McPherson explained that the volume of this type of business is sometimes related to weather, such as snow storm, when a large number of accidents may occur. She stated that the number of vehicles on site would be limited by how many the business could store in the fenced (opaque) area. Chair Ropp opened the public hearing. Ron Ficas of PlanS cape Partners, stated that he felt the proposed ordinance amendment would give the City the controls it needs to obtain a quality development. There being no further public comment, Chair Ropp closed the public hearing. Chair Ropp stated that he had no concerns with the request as proposed. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER PEDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CURTIS TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY PLANSCAPE PARTNERS TO AMEND THE BUSINES PARK DISTRICT PORTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER ORDINANCE TO ALLOW MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR SHOPS AS A CONDITIONAL USE. MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Commissioner Offerman opposed. 5.5. Request by Vanney Associates. Inc. for Conditional Use Permit for Expansion of Existing Fitness Facility (The Gym). Public Hearing - Case No. CO 04-17 Vanney Associates requests a 6,056 square foot expansion to The Gym, located at 550 Freeport Avenue. Planner Chris Leeseberg explained that the concrete slab to the south of the existing building will be removed in order to construct the addition. No changes are proposed for parking, landscaping or signage. Mr. Leeseberg noted that the exterior of the addition will match the existing building. Staff recommends approval of the request with the one condition listed in the staff report. Commissioner Curtis asked for clarification on landscaping for the area not covered by the addition. Ms. McPherson noted that there may be room for ornamental trees, but that it would be left up to the applicant, since landscaping the area would be in their best interest. Mr. Leeseberg noted that the site plan indicates the area will be sodded. Chair Ropp opened the public hearing. Bob Vanney ofVanney & Associates, on behaH of Marcus Theaters and The Gym, stated that he was present to answer any questions the Commission may have. There being no further public comment, Chair Ropp closed the public hearing. Chair Ropp stated that he was in favor of the request as presented. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER OFFERMAN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY VANNEY ASSOCIATES, INC. FORA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING FITNESS FACILITY (THE GYM), CASE NO. CU 04-17, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: