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Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 February 13, 2007 --------------------------- 5.7. Request by Arneson Construction for a Conditional Use Permit for Expansion of GRE Energy Facility, Case No. CU 07-05 Staff report presented by Senior Planner Sheila Cartney. GRE requests an amendment to their conditional use permit to allow an expansion to their Building #2 to house their mobile equipment. Ms. Cartney reviewed the design and building materials for the proposed addition. She stated that the request appears to meet all seven of the standards for issuance of a conditional use permit. Chair Lemke opened the public hearing. 'T'here being no public comment, Chair Lemke closed the public hearing. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER STEVENS AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY ARNESON CONSTRUCTION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AN EXPANSION FOR THE GRE ENERGY FACILITY, CASE NO. CU 07-05, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THE BUILDING SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES. 2. THE BUILDING SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE FIRE CODES. 3. THE ADDITION SHALL BE A MAXIMUM OF 2,500 SQUARE FEET AND 20 FEET IN HEIGHT. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.8. Request by dy Thue for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow Auto Repair Public Hearing - Case No. CU 07-06 Staff report presented by Senior Planner Sheila Cartney. The applicant, Randy Thue, requests a conditional use permit to allow auto detailing, auto brokerage and preventative maintenance shop at 568 Dodge Avenue. Ms. Cartney stated that Mr. Thue proposes having three vehicles on site for clients to use while their vehicle is being serviced, and that these vehicles would be stored inside overnight. Ms. Cartney reviewed the nature of Mr. Thue's business, hours of operation and number of employees. Staff recommends approval of the request with the six conditions in the staff report. Commissioner Stevens asked what was the difference between auto service and auto repair. Mr. Barnhart described the three categories and explained the differences. He stated that he believed the use being proposed fits within the Planned Unit Development Agreement as an auto service use. Chair Lemke opened the public hearing. Gary Santwire, Rivers Crossing, managing partner for the properties to the north and south of the subject site -Distributed copies of the Barrington Place Planned Unit Development Agreement. Mr. Santwire stated that on page three of the agreement, auto repair was prohibited, and the intent was to provide professional businesses. He explained that in 1980 when the PUD was approved, there was only one definition of auto repair. He stated that he objected to the Goodyear Store when it was proposed, for that reason, and due to noise issues. He stated that the conditional use pemut request was withdrawn and a permit was issued for a tire sales facility, which became Goodyear. He stated he did not know how or why this happened. He stated that the problem with auto repair is the use of