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. . . Planning Commission Mintues March 29. 1989 Commissioner Fuchs questioned the outside storage of lumber. Peter Luke indicated that everything would be stored inside except for the dust collector on the outside. Commissioner Schroeder felt this was a big improvement over what is out there now. At this time. Chairman Kimball questioned the building exterior. Peter Luke explained that the building would basically be light gray in color with dark gray trim. two overhead doors facing Cleveland Street and two service doors next to them. Mr. Luke further indicated that the roof would have a pitch and be the same color as the sides of the building. The front would be tarred pavement up to the building area. and shrubs on the south side. Chairman Kimball indicated he would like to see about six trees planted on the site. He also stated that a formula should be worked out for the planting of trees. Steve Rohlf indicated we have to be reasonable on what we require as far as size of trees. He felt the site was best suited for scrub oak. Not every tree grows on a site. if you start with a bigger tree on such poor soil it is hard to get these trees to grow. Commissioner Eberley agreed that it was unfair to request larger trees because not everything is going to grow there because of the sandy soil. Commissioner Schroeder felt it would be awful expensive for the applicant to request larger trees for the site. The Commissioners discussed in length the landscaping and size of trees they would like to see on the site. COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BY PETER LUKE TO OPERATE LIGHT MANUFACTURING BUSINESS (CABINET MAKING) ON CLEVELAND STREET WITH THE STIPULATIONS AS OUTLINED IN STAFF'S MEMO AND THE FOLLOWING TWO ADDITIONAL STIPULATIONS: 1. ANY AREA NOT OCCUPIED BY A BUILDING OR DRIVE BE SEEDED WITH GRASS AND LANDSCAPED TO BE AESTHETICALLY PLEASING TO THE AREA. 2. ANY FURTHER EXPANSION WOULD REQUIRE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. COMMISSIONER EBERLEY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5. Conditional Use Permit/Northstar Service Center/Public Hearing Steve Bjork. Zoning Assistant explained this request. He indicated that the applicant i.s requesting a conditional use permit to operate a used car sales operation at 16501 Highway 10. Northstar Service Center was previously before the Planning Commission for a conditional use permit for the sales of used RV's. This item was tabled when sufficient information was not submitted to review the request. Staff was informed that Northstar Service Center was selling used cars at their site. Northstar Service Center was informed that in order to sell used 2.