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Citv Council Minutes Octobei 16, 2023 Page 5 Councilmember Be�Ter asked about the environmental concerns. Mr. Carlton stated the drivewa�T violates DNR setback requirements because it is within 100 feet of the river and `vould require a variance. He further stated there is a recommendation for berming so additional erosion is stopped. Councilmember Westgaard questioned the applicant about `vhere supplies are delivered and stored. JeYemy Shank stated he purchases supplies at retail stoYes and some supplies aYe left with customers, while others are stored in trucks. He stated employTees do park on the propertyT when they need to pick up the trucks prior to heading to job sites. Councilmember Westgaard concurred with the Planning Commission's recommendation. He stated the conditional use permit standards have not been met and the business has outgrown the residential area due to the amount of equipment it has and its use intensityT. Councilmember Grupa concurred stating the business has gro`vn, gotten out of control, and the applicant is now scrambling to make it right He wants the applicant to succeed but the commercial operation is not a good fit for a residential neighborhood. Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember Grupa to direct staff to prepare a Resolution with Findings of Fact denying Conditional Use Permit, Case No. CU 23-19 as Conditional Use Permit standards, one, fve, and six cannot be met as stated in the Planning Commission report. Motion carried 4-0. 8.1 Stop Sign Request MayTor Dietz opened this item for comment. Sam Obwaya, 9999 215`�' Avenue — Requested a stop sign at 215`i' Avenue and Edison Circle because he feels there is a lot of traffic, a group home, and deliver�T vehicles, through the area. He stated he has a special needs child `vho runs outside and is concerned �vith speeds in the area. Neil Thomas, 9998 215`�' Avenue — Stated the cityr needs to be proactive veYsus reactive and the whole neighborhood wants the sign. He also questioned ho�v staff kne`v `vhat the traffic count was for this area. Kathy Palmer, 19049 Dodge Street — Stated there are issues with traffic, kids can be unpYedictable and there is a need to make roads safe. She suggested that instead of a stop sign, all cityT streets should be 20 mph. Mr. Femrite presented the staff report He stated, based on adopted policyT, staff recommendation is not to install a stop sign because it doesn't meet the engineering warrants, would provide a false sense of securityT. and mayT not be legallyT enforceable or defendable. He explained how counts are determined and noted stop signs aYe installed at intersections to allow for safe access not foY addressing speed. He further noted the Council can override the policyT. MayTor Dietz stated he monitored the location and did see a reason for a stop sign. Councilmember Grupa concurred noting he evaluated the location as `vell and suggested consideration of alternative solutions b�T the homeowners. rowEnEo er ��►�u��