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City Council Minutes Page 14 March 19, 2001 6.]4. Reauest by Finn Daniels Architects for a Conditional Use Permit for Auto-Related Use on~d Amendment fo Elk Rier Retail Center 2na Addition PUD to Allow Siqnaqe for site~t~_~recisi°n Tune Auto Care), Public Hearind - Case No. CU 01-10 Scott Harlicker noted that Finn Daniels Architects (Precision Tune Auto Care) has requested a conditional use permit for a motor vehicle specialty service station and additional lease space, and an amendment fo the conditional use permit for Elk River Retail Center PUD to allow o freestanding sign af the location of Lot 2, 81ock 1, Elk River Retail Center 2nd Addition. Scott Harlicker reviewed the staff report on this issue. Scott indicated that proposed location for the monument sign is located in a city easement. He further indicated that Utilities Superintendent Bryan Adams has requested that the sign not be located in fha easement. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. Jamie Thelen of Sand Companies (Country Inn and Suites) indicated that he supports the proiect. He also indicated that the Country Inn and Suites are willing to share parking spaces with Precision Tune. Mark Finn of Finn Daniels Architects noted that he concurs with staff's recommendation with the exception of #2 relating to the wall signs. He noted that it was important to remain consistent with the Precision Tune franchise and place the sign on the corner of the building using the color and letter styles of the franchise signage. Scott Harlicker noted that this is not consistent with the PUD requirements. Mr Finn noted that they would like to have both gray and brown tone materials on the building. Dwight Block, 18857 Dodge, noted concerns of the neighbors regarding the increased amount of traffic, the safety of the children, the berming from Country Inn Suites, and increased fear of vanda!i, sm. There being no one else to speak for or against the matter, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Councilmember Kuester questioned the number of parking spots in relation to the proposed shared parking and questioned how future expansion would affect the shared parking spaces. Councilmember Kuesfer also noted that she has received concerns from residents regarding construction hours in relation to noise and a request for more landscaping. Councilmember Matin indicated his concern with the developer's request for a certain franchise color on the corner of the building. The Developer noted that he would like fo maintain the proposed signage, graphics, and color in fha awnings. The Council consented to continue this item until the signage, parking and building materials could be resolved. COUNCILMEMBER TVEtTE MOVED CONTINUE THIS ISSUE UNTIL MARCH 26, 2001, TO GIVE STAFF AND THE DEVELOPER TIME TO RESOLVE THE DIFFERENCES REGARDING PARKING, SlGNAGE AND BUILDING MATERIALS. COUNClLMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.