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Planning Commission Minutes March 10, 2009 Page 2 Mr. Leeseberg stated that it does not appear the proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. He renewed landscaping issues with the site, noting that additional trees need to be planted, and staff would recommend the south and west property lines have the landscaping on the outside of the fencing (see Exhibits A, B and C in the staff report to the Planning Commission dated March 10, 2009). Mr. Leeseberg asked that the Planning Commission make a recommendation to the City Council regarding whether the proposed use is an expansion of the existing business, or is an accessory use. Vice Chair Scott opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Vice Chair Scott closed the public hearing. Commissioner Ives stated that since the applicant would be increasing the number of trucks on site five-fold, he would like to see the landscaping requirements enforced. Shawn Hohneke, representing the applicant -stated that he was willing to complete the landscaping requirements, including tree planting. He noted that several trees have died and need to be replaced. Commissioner Anderson asked how long the applicant has owned the business. Mr. Hohneke stated the business has been owned by the family since 1965, and that they also own the two lots adjacent to the site. Commissioner Anderson asked if the applicant would be comfortable with limiting the number to either 25 or 28 trucks. Mr. Hohneke stated he did not have a problem with a lesser number. Commissioner Anderson asked if they would have an problem completing the landscaping as recommended by staff. Mr. Hohneke stated that they would provide a X50,000 letter of credit to guarantee completion of the landscaping. Commissioner Westberg asked staff what was distinction between truck repair and auto repair in the I-1 and I-2 zoning districts. Mr. Barnhart provided clarification. Commissioner Westberg asked if a zone change would be necessary to make the business conforming. Mr. Barnhart stated that the Commission needs to determine if the proposed use is an expansion or an accessory use. He noted that considerations could be made to support either argument. He stated that a zone change is not the path that staff would recommend for this request. Mr. Hohneke, applicant, stated that he would like to clarify that there would not necessarily be 25 vehicles parked at one time, and may only be five at a time. Commissioner Lemke stated he would support a recommendation for approval of the request. He stated he did not feel the use was an expansion of the business and that allowing additional parking of the trucks/trailers would make it more convenient for the applicant to conduct his business. Commissioner Westberg asked if the applicant currently does truck repair. Mr. Hohneke stated yes, they currently do some repair for the vendors and for their own trucks. Commissioner Westberg stated he agreed with Commissioner Lemke that the proposed use was an accessory use. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WESTBERG TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE