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Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 August 23, 2005 --------------------------- 5.1.Request by AMT Minnesota, LLC for Conditional Use Permit to Construct a Retail Facility (Tractor Supply), Public Hearing – Case No. CU 05-15 Planner Chris Leeseberg presented the request by AMT Minnesota, LLC for a conditional use permit to construct a 23,630 square foot Tractor Supply Store in Elk River Crossing 6 th Addition. He reviewed the location of the project, surrounding uses, layout of the building and outdoor storage, building materials, signage, parking and circulation and landscaping, and staff’s recommendations. Mr. Leeseberg stated that staff recommends approval of the request with the seven conditions listed in the staff report to the Commission dated August 23, 2005. Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Chair Anderson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Stevens asked if staff feels the parking stall requirement issue will be resolved. Mr. Leeseberg stated that staff will re-evaluate the number of parking stalls required, since they were not aware of the amount of warehouse space in the building. Director of Planning Michele McPherson stated that she felt once this process is complete, the applicant will meet the City’s requirements. Commissioner Ropp asked what the fence around the outdoor storage area would look like. Barry Brottlund, representing Tractor Supply, stated that the fence would be 7 – 8 feet high and constructed of wrought iron. Mr. Brottlund spoke to the parking stall issue, stating that the retail floor area is 16,300 square feet. He noted that they have an additional half- acre of land available for future parking. Mr. Brottlund explained that research of their stores indicates they attract 150 – 200 customers per day, averaging out to 50 per hour weekdays, and between 200 – 350 customers per day on weekends. He stated that they have less customers than other large retailers, but than an average purchase is $450. Therefore, he felt that the number of parking stalls would meet their needs. Commissioner Stevens asked if the entire fence would be wrought iron. Mr. Brottlund stated yes. Commissioner Westgaard asked the applicant if they are only requesting a sign on the north and west and would not be requesting a monument sign. Mr. Brottlund stated that was correct. Commissioner Offerman asked if the applicant has considered using some brick with the wrought iron for the fence. Mr. Brottlund stated that they would consider using brick pilasters across the front of the fence, and around the corners for approximately 50 feet, so that there would be one or two brick pilasters on the sides, as well. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER STEVENS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER OFFERMAN TO APPROVE THE REQUEST BY AMT, MINNESOTA FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A RETAIL FACILITY (TRACTOR SUPPLY), CASE NO. CU 05-15, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1.ALL COMMENTS OF THE CITY ENGINEER SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 2.THE WEST, SOUTH AND EAST ELEVATIONS SHALL PROVIDE AT LEAST AN 18” OFF-SET IN THE ELEVATION.