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Planning Commission Page 3 November 26, 2019 ----------------------------- John S. Blenker, Westwood Professional Services, engineering partner representing Copart of Connecticut, Inc., stated they are content with meeting the conditions as presented. He stated the fence height Phase I is 8 feet and will be the same for Phase II. There being no one else to speak, Chair Johnson closed the public hearing. Councilmember Ovall stated he recalled the City Council expressing concern with the size of this project by doubling the footprint and wondered if there would be unintended consequences as a result. Chair Johnson reiterated his previous concerns with regards to this project and how it aligns with the goals for city beautification of railways and roadways, but he felt the conditions presented will provide screening and he feels more confident knowing Copart agrees with the screening conditions. He stated he doesn’t know of a better place within the city for this type of light industrial project. Commissioner Larson-Vito stated she doesn’t have concerns with this project being near the Youth Athletic Complex and while you may possibly hear some truck noise, it wouldn’t affect kids playing sports. Moved by Commissioner Larson-Vito and seconded by Commissioner Rydberg to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit authorizing operation of a salvage yard on PIDs 75-712-0010, 75-712-0030, & 75-712-0040, with the following conditions: 1. Update the site plan to show the presence of an approved surface (bituminous, class 5, or concrete) on all driving and parking areas. 2. All fencing shall be green in color in order to reduce visual impacts around the property. 3. Follow the 2015 Minnesota State Fire Code Appendix D for Fire Apparatus Access Roads. 4. Follow all city stormwater management practices and procedures established as part of phase 1 of the Copart project. 5. NPDES permit should be amended to include both phases. 6. Complete a traffic study to document short and long-term traffic impacts to Jarvis Street, 165th Ave, and the intersections of Highway 10 with Jarvis and 165th Ave. Include the total number of vehicle spaces available on site, vehicle trips per day, vehicle drop-off staging locations and timing of vehicle arrivals. 7. Submit a vehicle staging plan. Parking, stalling and staging will not be permitted on Jarvis Street, 163rd Ave., or 165th Ave. or any other rights- of-way. 8. City ordinance requires 1 tree per 40 linear feet of perimeter, plus three more. This results in a requirement for 134 trees (50% deciduous, 25% evergreen, and 25% ornamental). Credits will be given for any trees that will remain on the property after construction. Submit a landscape plan demonstrating compliance with the ordinance.