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Planning Commission Minutes February 13, 2007 --------------------------- Page 6 air tools/impact wrenches which generate noise which is disruptive to professional office uses. He stated that there are professional offices on both sides of the requested operation. He felt it would not be possible to approve the request and still comply with the conditions in the original PUD agreement. He stated that if the building doors were kept closed, the problem would be solved. Mr. Santwire asked if the applicant mentioned the use of air tools. Ms. Cartney stated that none were mentioned in the application. Mr. Santwire stated that a hoist is shown in the drawing, and that if the applicant cannot address the noise issue, he asked that the Planning Commission recommend denial. Commissioner Stevens stated that according to the PUD Agreement, service stations with two axels are allowed. Approval of the conditional use permit would require that the applicant comply with all of the standards. Randy Thue,19600 Zane Street NW, Elk River -Stated he has been a resident of Elk River for nine years. He stated that as an example of his business, a plumber may bring in his vehicle for servicing which includes a safety inspection, diagnostics and oil change. He stated that the impact tools he uses are quiet. No fire work will be done, and if required, will betaken off site. Brakes will be replaced if needed. Commissioner Anderson asked if the applicant would have a problem with including a condition that the doors be closed when work is being done. Mr. Thue stated that the impacts guns are very quiet, and having the doors closed in hot weather would be a problem, since the building is not air conditioned and there would be no air movement. Mr. Santwire stated that a fire machine is shown on the drawing. Mr. Thue stated that he did show one in the drawing, but that he has since decided that he does not have room for one, and any fire work can easily be taken off-site. Commissioner Stevens asked if the hoist is used for oil changes. Mr. Thue stated yes. Mr. Santwire stated that he would be comfortable with the request if the applicant agrees to control the noise. Mr. Santwire stated that he was not sure if the City's ordinance addresses noise in commercial areas. Commissioner Anderson suggested a condition be included that work will be done with the doors closed, when noise is an issue. Chair Lemke noted that all state and local noise regulations would need to be met anyway. Commissioner Offerman stated that the type of work being proposed seems to be consistent with the PUD agreement, since it is maintenance of wear items, not repair. He stated that hoists can sometimes be noisy, and asked what type of hoist will be used. Mr. Thue stated that the hoist is hydraulic over electric and is actually very quiet. Commissioner Offerrnan stated that if the applicant agrees to close the doors when noise is a concern, he did not have any objections to the request. There being no further public comment, Chair Lemke closed the public hearing. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER STEVENS AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY RANDY THUE FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AUTO REPAIR AT 568 DODGE AVENUE, CASE NO. CU 07-06, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THE BUILDING SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES. 2. THE BUILDING SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE FIRE CODES.