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The property is zoned Highway Commercial (C3) where auto body repair requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The applicant is requesting an amendment to their existing CUP (CU 16-09) to expand their auto body repair business located at 21475 US Highway 169. The property is bound by US Highway 169 on the west with a commercial concrete business across the highway, two properties the applicant owns to the south, and the ERX Motor Park (an off-road racing facility) to the east and north. The property contains two structures. The pole building at approximately 2,300 sqft and the “house” structure is approximately 1,500 sqft. The applicant needs additional shop space (approximately 9,000 sqft) and will be constructing a new separate building south of the “house” structure. The “house” structure will be utilized as office space. The applicant has indicated there will be no outdoor storage. The applicant has been operating the business on the adjoining property since 1998 and on the subject parcel since 2016. Staff is unaware of any concerns, issues, or complaints with the use on the subject property. In 2016, the properties zoning classification was change to C-3 Highway Commercial, allowing the commercial use. Analysis Comprehensive Plan The Gravel Mining Area Land Use, Transportation, and Utility Plan guide the properties for Highway Business uses where commercial uses are allowed and encouraged. The proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Transportation/Circulation Access to the site is off US Highway 169 in the northwest corner of the site. A portion of the driveway crosses over the neighboring property to the north. The driveway is located within the setback requirements but does not require a variance as it is an existing driveway. Runoff from this new impervious surface (gravel is defined as impervious per MPCA guidelines) must be treated. Parking The parking requirements for the proposed uses are one stall for every 300 square feet of area. The three building are 12,900 square feet in size, requiring 43 stalls. Section 30-901 states all driving areas and parking areas shall be bounded by B612 concrete curb and gutter. The submitted plan does not indicate where these 43 stalls will be located. Prior to the City Council review, the applicant will be required to submit a scaled site plan showing the required number of parking stalls, paving material, and B612 concrete curb and gutter. If the applicant can demonstrate 43 stalls are not initially needed, they will need to show proof of parking on the site. \\\\DC3-ELKR\\Shared\\Departments\\Community Development\\Planning\\Case Files\\CUP\\CU 19-14 Haugland (Auto-Rec Bodyworks Inc)\\4- Planning Commission\\9-24-2019\\4.3 sr CU 19-14 sr PC 9-24-2019.docx