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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JiJNE 28, 1995 Fahey pointed out that an auto accessory store would be a permitted use, however, auto body was not. Newman asked if an oil change or muffler store would be permitted. Newman pointed out that the site is highly visible from Highway 36, and the location is most advantageous for this type of use. Fahey replied that vehicle service or repair would not be permitted if the Council takes action amending the uses allowed in the B-3 District. The City Planner reported that auto repair-minor and tire and battery stores are conditional uses in the B-2 District. Should the Council act to prohibit these uses from rolling over into the B-3 District, a property owner would have to request a rezoning to B-2. Morelan suggested that he would be willing to consider a rezoning of a site along Viking Drive from B-3 to B-2 to allow this type of use. Newman stated that he can understand the Council's desire to control development along Rice Street. Aowever, Newman felt what occurs along Viking Drive was inconsequential. Newman asked if auto body repair would be permitted. Scalze pointed out that auto body repair is only allowed in industrial areas. Auto body repair is neither a permitted nor conditional use in the business districts. Fahey reported that the decision to restrict auto body repair to industrial areas was made at the time the City adopted its Comprehensive Plan. It is highly unlikely that the City would rezone Rice Street or Viking Drive properties to industrial. Newman asked what is permitted in the business districts. Fahey reviewed the permitted uses for the B-l, B-2 and B-3 Districts. Fahey suggested that Convenience Gas be eliminated as a Conditional Use in the B-3 District, and that the remaining conditional uses in the B-3 District be allowed to remain. Fahey pointed out that the City has had a moratorium on 7