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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 27, 1996 Page 9 . Mr. Penske would like to operate a vehicle repair shop, which is a conditional . use in this zoning district. Additionally, Mr. Penske would like to operate a used car lot. but auto sales are not allowed in the light industrial zoning district. Mr. Penske explained that initially he was told by staff that the site was zoned properly for the type of business he proposed, and was later told it was not. Staff suggested that he submit an application for a conditional use permit which was scheduled for the June Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Penske entered into a lease agreement with Mr. Hetland and proceeded to obtain his automobile brokerage license from the State of Minnesota, obtained signage, became bonded and insured. Mr. Penske feels since the property was previously a used car operation, as well as an automotive repair and towing service station, the use he is proposing is appropriate. Dick Hetland, 18810 Boston Street, owner of the Recycling Center, emphasized the importance highway visibility for his business as well as Mr. Penske's business. Discussion followed regarding possibilities for combined uses on Highway 10. Mr. Penske's proposed businesses were also discussed. It was the consensus of staff and the Commissioners that Mr. Penske's activities could be covered by a conditional use permit. with the exception of the outdoor display of used vehicles. Chair Thompson opened the public hearing. . Jerry Eisenschenk, 9745 Highway 10, expressed his concern with the rezoning of property along east Highway 10. He suggested the City establish a perimeter area from the highway back approximately 300 feet where multiple uses could be combined. Chad _, 13550 Fillmore Street, expressed his support for the light industrial zoning. He felt requests for businesses proposing to locate on Highway 10 should be considered on a case-by-case basis. There being no further comments from the public, Chair Thompson closed the public hearing. Further discussion followed regarding options to accommodate Mr. Penske's request. COMMISSIONER SULLIVAN MOVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMEND DENIAL OF THE REQUEST BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW USED CAR SALES IN THE 1-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ZONING DISTRICT, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. OA 96-12, BASED ON THE INFORMATION IN STAFF'S REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. COMMISSIONER MINTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. . It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to discuss issues related to this request at a workshop session, including double uses for buildings, and the possibility of zoning specific areas within the city for split or mixed uses.