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Planning Commission Minutes February 13, 2008 Page 4 Commissioner Westgaard stated that he would support the original recommendation for up to four trucks, with one parked in front and any others on the leased land. He stated that he has not heard anything tonight that would change that recommendation. Chair Stevens stated that he would recommend securing a lease agreement with BNSF be a condition of approval. Mr. Barnhart stated that Mr. Loscheider has documentation that the lease has been applied for. He stated that Ms. Cartney will continue to work with the applicant in resolving any political or legal issues. Commissioner Staul stated that if the lease negotiations fail, the applicant would still need to meet the city's requirements. Commissioner Lemke suggested adding language to Condition #2 to indicate that the city would accept parking of the vehicles on directly adjacent leased property. Mr. Barnhart stated that the site allows for two vehicles and the others could be located on the lease property. Commissioner Anderson stated that he requested that the Planning Commission revisit this issue, since they did not have the same information which was presented to the City Council. He stated he has observed trucks parked in front of Martin Plaza. He did not feel that there was room on the site for four Budget trucks and a piece of towing equipment. He explained that the trucks range in size from 12-14 ft. to 24-26 ft. He stated that the feed mill was originally built to access the railroad, but this is no longer the case and goods are now moved by trucks. He stated that the operation no longer fits the site. He stated that he would like to clean up the site lines from the railroad and Highway 10. He felt the traffic situation was unsafe for the adjacent business owners as well as the general public. Commissioner Anderson questioned whether or not the site had city water and sewer. Mr. Loscheider stated it did not. Commissioner Anderson stated he feels the site has the potential for an "accident waiting to happen". Chair Stevens asked if the property is designed for this type of storage. He feels adding more trucks to the site could intensify the problems. Mr. Loscheider stated that he is withdrawing his application. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER STAUL TO ACCEPT THE VERBAL WITHDRAWAL OF THE WACONIA FARM SUPPLY REQUEST. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 6. 1. Update on Vacancy Appointments Mr. Barnhart stated that the City Council will be interviewing candidates for the various boards and commissions at the March 3, 2008 meeting. Official appointments would be made on March 10th. He noted that Commissioner Anderson is seeking reappointment; however, Chair Stevens will be stepping down from the Planning Commission.