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Planning Commission Minutes April 14, 2009 Page 3 Mr. Leeseberg reviewed the request by Sprinter Electric to allow scooter sales at 18850 Dodge Street. He explained the route for test drives proposed bystaff. Mr. Leeseberg stated that staff cautions against allowing display of product on the sidewalk Staff recommends approval of the request with the six conditions in the staff report, and a 7Lh condition that no test drives be allowed after 6 p.m Chair Scott opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Chair Scott closed the public hearing. Commissioner Ives asked if the applicant's insurance covered test drives. Steven Dobberstein, applicant -stated that it depends upon how he sets up the test drives. He asked if he would have to come back to the Planning Commission if his insurance companyproposed an ahernate route. Mr. Barnhart stated that Mr. Dobberstein should contact his insurance companypriorto the City Council meeting for a determination. Commissioner Anderson asked if anytype of vehicle available for sale could be test-driven. Mr. Dobberstein stated that licensing requirements would limit what types of vehicles could be test-driven. Conunissioner Anderson asked for clarification on the applicant's plan to display scooters outside. Mr. Dobberstein stated he did not envision displaying the larger scooters outside. He stated that most displaywill be internal. Corrunissioner Westberg stated he had a concern with displaying ATV's outside, due to the traffic circulation on the site. Commissioner Lemke stated he had concerns with test-driving on Highway 169 because of the high speeds, especially for persons not familiar with the scooter and the area. He felt that the insurance companyshould be able to make that decision, since they would not want clients to be at risk Conurussioner Anderson agreed that Highway 169 should be excluded from the test-drive route. He also had a concern with outdoor display and felt the applicant should be limited to two vehicles, at most. Mr. Leeseberg questioned where the display should be allowed. Commissioner Anderson stated he was not sure where the display should be located, but that he was open to the possibility. Commissioner Lemke stated that the scooters would block the sidewalk, whether there was one or five. Mr. Dobberstein stated he would like to have some type of outdoor display area. He stated that the sidewalk is 8 - 10 feet wide and felt that a spot could be used that would not cause problems. Chair Scott stated that ideally, the applicant should work with the property owner to provide a pad area for display. He felt the number of display vehicles is not the biggest issue, but "where" to display them, Conunissioner Westberg stated that he had no problem with a displaypad, but agreed that the sidewalk should not be blocked. He suggested using one parking space and asked if one parking space could be given up. Mr. Leeseberg stated that the site is a PUD and he was not sure of the exact number of parking stalls required without researching the PUD agreement. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WESTBERG TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE