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Planning Commission Minutes June 21, 1994 Page 2 . to reflect she felt this proposed request was an inappropriate use being so close to the Care Center. Arlon Fuchs, 266 Elk Hills Drive, Elk River, discussed the condition added to ABRA Auto (no outdoor storage be allowed) also be applied to JR Tech. Mr. Fuchs stated that the parking and greenspace did not seem to be increased on this revised site plan and suggested the developer remove the JR Tech business from the site plan. Removing JR Tech would alleviate noise concerns and would increase parking and greenspace. Eleanor Todahl, 280 Evans, Elk River, is a resident of Angel Ridge. Ms. Todahl explained that she recently had her car repaired and the noise level that created was very disturbing. Ms. Todahl is opposed to this request. John Weicht, John Weicht & Associates, explained that JR Tech is one of the parcel owners and would not likely be removed from the proposal. There being no further comments from the public, Chairman Tveite closed the public hearing. Chairman Tveite asked Terry Maurer to clarify the revised site plan regarding grading and greenspace. Mr. Maurer responded. . Commissioner Minton asked John Weicht about staff's concern regarding the density of the proposed project. Mr. Weicht responded that Little Caesar's was eliminated to reduce the density of the project effectively. Steve Ach reviewed the parking requirements as per City ordinance. Commissioner Kreger asked developer John Darkenwald about the landscaping requirements and questioned if greenspace would be reduced if the Pizza Hut decides to expand. Mr. Darkenwald stated that Pizza Hut could not expand without requesting a conditional use permit from the City. Steve Ach explained that a Class 1 restaurant did not need a conditional use permit as it is a permitted use however, a variance may be required. Discussion ensued. COMMISSIONER KREGER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY DARKENWALD FAMILY PARTNERSHIP TO CONSTRUCT A 19,900 SQUARE FOOT AUTOMOBILE REPAIR FACILITY IN ADDITION TO HAVING MULTIPLE BUILDINGS ON ONE PARCEL, PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. CU 94- 11, CITING STAFF'S MEMO AS FINDING OF FACT. APPROVAL IS RECOMMENDED ELIMINATING CONDITION #2 IN STAFF'S MEMO AND ADDING THREE ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS: 1. ALL OF TERRY MAURER'S COMMENTS OUTLINED IN MEMOS DATED APRIL 15, MAY 19, AND JUNE 16, 1994, BE MADE PART OF THE REVISED PLANS IN THIS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. .