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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 20, 2019 CONDITIONAL USE The City Clerk stated that Vehitech Fleet Service is seeking a Conditional PERMIT AT 53 Use Permit to allow major automobile repair at 53 Woodlynn Avenue, WOODLYNN Which is zoned I-1, Light Industrial. She explained that auto repair is AVENUE; allowed as a Conditional Use in the I-1 District. She stated that the City APPLICANT: licenses auto repair businesses, but there is no limit on the number of auto VEHITECH FLEET repair licenses that can be issued. She explained that Vehitech currently SERVICE leases space in Roseville, but need to move since the property is being redeveloped. The City Clerk explained that 53 Woodlynn Avenue currently has a valid CUP for outdoor storage. She stated that Vehitech would use outdoor storage for two tire cages and up to 20 operable vehicles. She noted that all of the outdoor storage proposed meets what is allowed by the City Code. She reviewed the Zoning Code requirements for major auto repair and stated that staff is satisfied that all of the requirements are met, except for the requirement of screening or an enclosure for water and recycling materials. She stated that there is currently no screening or enclosure for dumpsters. She noted that by reviewing aerial photos, it appeared previous tenants placed dumpsters in the rear of the property. She stated that staff recommends the Council consider a condition that a locking enclosure be installed on the property due to the type of waste materials - --- - - - - - --- - - -- that an auto repair facility will -generate.- She -reported -that the Planning- - - - - -- - Commission recommended this as a condition of approval. Keis asked how many cars would be stored there. Mr. Paugel stated that they are not actually storing vehicles, some of their customers keep a vehicle at their shop as spare so they always have a vehicle to drive when one is being worked on. He stated that occasionally all of the spare cars are at the site at once which could be about 20 vehicles, including their own company vehicles. McGraw asked if there would be damaged vehicles there. Mr. Paugel stated they may at times replace a fender or bumper, but they do not do any body work or painting. McGraw asked if the tire cages would be covered. Mr. Paugel stated that it would be very similar to a storage container. Montour asked how many cars they have parked on average. Mr. Paugel stated 12-20 average. Keis stated that there have been issues with auto shops keeping damaged vehicles for parts. Mr. Paugel stated that many times the new vehicle's parts do not match up to older vehicles so it is not worth keeping the old vehicles. Keis opened the public hearing. No one from the public spoke. 2