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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 10, 2010 Keis pointed out that there appears to be a fine line between minor auto repair and major auto repair, noting the Planner's report indicates that the replacement of parts is considered minor auto repair. The Planner reported that that is correct. He further noted that minor auto repair in allowed in the B -4 Zoning District in which Vroom is located. Major auto repair is allowed only in the Industrial Districts in Little Canada. Keis asked if the replacement of a transmission would be considered minor auto repair. The City Planner replied that it would. He noted that the distinctions between major and minor auto repair have to do with the creation of noise, odors, etc. The replacement of parts is considered minor auto repair and does not have the same land use impacts as major auto repair which includes painting of vehicles, the rebuilding or reconditioning of engines and transmissions, collision service, etc. The City Planner noted that City staff reviewed the Vroom operation a few years ago and found it to be conducting minor auto repair. Montour felt that the City should tighten up the definition of minor auto repair, noting that there are some businesses in Ryan Industrial Park that have expressed concern about this issue. Keis agreed. McGraw asked if a distinction was that major auto repair tended to have outdoor storage. The City Planner noted that outdoor storage is not included in the definition of major auto repair. While it is more likely there would be outdoor storage with a major auto repair business, which is a separate Conditional Use Permit category. The City Administrator noted that outdoor storage is not permitted in the B -4 Zoning District. The Administrator felt that from an enforcement standpoint, it was better for the City to have outdoor storage as a separate CUP and license from that of the major auto repair license. The Planner noted that a business may have a major auto repair license, but no need for outdoor storage. Reg Plowman, R. J. Marco, appeared before the Council relative to the Amendment to CUP and Architectural Review. Plowman noted that their tenant, Vroom Motors is a very successful business which requires more space for a couple of hoists and indoor tire storage. The owner of Vroom Motors reported that his business conducts minor auto repair, such as the replacement of batteries, brakes, water pumps, timing belts, tires, and general maintenance such as oil changes. A few times per month they do change out an engine or a transmission as a whole, but do not repair engines or transmissions. There was no one else present from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. 6