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. . . Planning Commission Minutes December 28, 2004 Page 3 MeChe.sney stated that County Road 44 was listed in Star News to be improved this upcommg year. Commissioner Stevens stated that he was concerned about traffic on Meadowvale Road and felt that the coach buses would add to the problem. Discussion followed regarding the overnight outdoor parking of the buses. Commissioner Anderson suggested that parking be restricted to no more than 24-48 hours. Mr. Specht stated that he would be agreeable to 24-48 hours. He explained that sometimes a bus will come in at 10:00 p.m. or later. He stated that generally someone is at the garage seven days a week. Commissioner Offerman asked how many buses the building will hold. Mr. Specht stated that the building could hold seven buses. Mr. Harlicker asked how many buses might be parked overnight. Mr. Specht stated that one, or possibly two buses could potentially need to be left outside overnight. Ms. McPherson suggested that Condition #1 be amended to add the language, "except for occasional overnight parking". She noted that Mr. Specht has a crew of night people, so the buses would be cleaned and parked inside in a relatively short period of time. She stated that the intent is that there is no long-term outdoor parking. Commissioner Offerman asked what the current use is for the property. Rich Duggan, previous owner of the building, stated that the building was used for light manufacturing, but that the building has been sold and is currently empty. There being no further public comment, Chair Ropp closed the public hearing. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER OFFERMAN TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY PETER SPECHT FORA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW BUS STORAGE IN THE 11 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT, CASE NO. CU 04-37, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. OUTDOOR STORAGE OF INOPERABLE BUSES OR BUS PARTS IS PROHIBITED. OCCASIONAL OVERNIGHT OUTDOOR PARKING OF BUSES IS ALLOWED. 2. ALL BUS MAINTENANCE SHALL OCCUR WITHIN THE BUILDING. 3. THE BUILDING SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL BUILDING CODES. 4. THE BUILDING SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL FIRE CODES. 5. IF MORE THAN 7 BUSES ARE TO BE STORED IN THE BUILDING, THE APPLICANT SHALL APPLY FORAN AMENDMENT TO THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. 6. IF MORE THAN 7 EMPLOYEES ARE TO BE ON SITE, THE APPLICANT SHALL APPLY FORAN AMENDMENT TO THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. MOTION CARRIED 6-1. Commissioner Stevens opposed. 6.1. Update on December 20, 2004 City Council Meeting Commissioner Westgaard provided an update on the December 20, 2004 City Council meeting.