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Planning Commission Minutes May 24, 1994 !~~~~@w~~ Page 3 . Center are also concerned about privacy and access to current walk ways from the Care Center. Elsie Sartell, 300 Evans, Elk River, MN, reiterated previous concerns and voiced her opposition to the proposed auto mall. The Planning Commission discussed the following issues: proposed road width of Carson Street; the proposed density of the site; landscape plan regarding a possible berm between the proposed auto mall and the Care Center; noise level restrictions for Highway Commercial districts; crosswalk from Pizza Hut to auto mall; the financial implications of delaying this project; traffic circulation on site; right-in right-out lane; vehicles stored outside the auto mall; and the cross parking easement with Pizza Hut. Steve Ach and Terry Maurer responded. Jim Benson, Abra Auto Body, responded to the possibility of vehicles being store outside and noise. Mr. Benson stated they will not be storing vehicles outside and is willing to have that made as a written condition of the permit. Also, Abra Auto Body uses very sophisticated equipment and has never received a complaint regarding noise. Noise ratings are monitored by the State and must meet State regulations. Mr. Weicht, John Weicht & Associates, explained that delaying this project a few weeks may hurt the project, however, delaying it much more could hurt the "peak" season for tenants of the proposed auto mall and that could have a tremendous financial impact. . Chairman Tveite explained that the proposed use is consistent with the current zoning and meets the required setbacks. However, there are some major concerns: screening, improvements to Carson Street, drainage issues, and signage. Commissioner Kreger stated he agreed with Chairman Tveite and added discussion regarding Carson Street being a private street not a City Street. Wally O'Dell commented regarding Carson Street and the shared parking agreement. Commissioner Eberley asked staff to explain regarding the private street and the shared parking arrangement. Steve Ach responded. Discussion ensued. COMMISSIONER MINTON MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY DARKENWALD FAMILY PARTNERSHIP TO THE JUNE 21, 1994, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. FURTHER, COMMISSIONER MINTON DIRECTED STAFF AND THE DEVELOPERS TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: NOISE, ODOR, SCREENING, STREET IMPROVEMENTS, DRAINAGE, SIGNAGE. COMMISSIONER KREGER SECONDED THE MOTION ADDING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS BE ADDRESSED: MOVE THE TRASH ENCLOSURE OR LIMIT THE PICK-UP HOURS, FENCE THE AREA BETWEEN THE PROPOSED AUTO MALL AND GUARDIAN ANGELS AND PROVIDE PATH ACCESS, REMOVE THE OVERSIZED DOORS FROM JR TECH, AND ADD A CROSSWALK TO THE PIZZA HUT. COMMISSIONER MINTON APPROVED THE ADDITIONS. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. .