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. . . Planning Commission Minutes December 28, 2004 Page 2 Commissioner Anderson asked if the language will include both coach and school buses. Mr. Leeseberg stated yes. Commissioner Anderson asked if there was limit on the number of buses in the current ordinance. Mr. Leeseberg stated no. Commissioner Anderson asked if the proposed ordinance change will impact any existing bus storage facilities. Director of Planning Michele McPherson stated there will now be a limit on the number of buses if a property is not on an arterial or collector street, but no existing facilities would be impacted by the amendment. She noted that the size of a particular property would also limit the number of buses. Commissioner Stevens stated that he felt limiting the number to 10 buses was reasonable. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER OFFERMAN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY PETER SPECHT FORAN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW BUS STORAGE IN THE 11 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ZONING DISTRICT, CASE NO. OA 04-07. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 5.2. Request by Peter Specht for Conditional Use Permit to Allow Bus Storage In Light Industrial Zoning District. Public Hearing - Case No. CD 04-37 Staff report presented by Planner Chris Leeseberg. Mr. Leeseberg reviewed the request by Peter Specht for a conditional use permit to allow bus storage at 18940 York Street. The site will used to store four highway coach buses and three school buses, as well as office space. Mr. Leeseberg discussed the size of the building, access, hours of operation and number of employees. Staff recommends approval of the request with the six conditions listed in the staff report dated December 28, 2004. Commissioner Lemke asked if more than 10 buses would be allowed on this site. Mr. Leeseberg stated no. Chair Ropp opened the public hearing. Jerry McChesney, developer of the McChesney Business Park - Stated that he was the original developer of the property. He asked if there would be any outside storage of buses. He stated that he did not have a problem with the request if the buses would be garaged and there was no other type of outdoor storage. He questioned how the buses would operate from the site in the Spring, since the road would be posted, and wondered if the applicant was aware of this. Chair Ropp noted that the conditions recommended by staff include no outdoor storage and that bus maintenance shall occur within the building. Peter Specht, applicant - Stated that no "parts" buses would be stored outdoors. He explained that the buses would be operated on a daily basis. The site will be kept neat, with no clutter or junk. He noted that buses might be parked outside overnight occasionally when they come in late, but that they would be moved in the morning. Commissioner Stevens asked staff if there have been any discussions with the County to upgrade Meadowvale Road (County Road 44). Ms. McPherson stated the road has been off and on the County's improvement schedule for some time, and she does not know when it will be upgraded. She noted that it is the intent to turn staff's and Council's attention to this road when County Road 40 has been improved and turned back to the City. Mr.