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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 13, 2008 display trailers on his property. He reported that he was told by City staff that he needed to apply for a PUD Permit. Maietta reported that the displays are two sunrooms on trailers that are put on display at Home Depot stores and Sam's Club stores. These trailers would not spend much time at 2905 Country Drive from spring to late fall. Maietta reported that he may purchase a third display trailer in the future. He indicated that other cities will only allow the trailers to be displayed at the stores for a certain number of days, so when they are not scheduled at a store, they would return to Little Canada. With regard to the commercial dumpster, Maietta reported that they periodically have a large dumpster on the property in addition to their 4- yard dumpster. Maietta reported that when he purchased his property he thought that it had a garage behind the building and was unaware that this was actually a trash enclosure. Maietta reported that the showroom area within his building decreases his storage space; therefore, he had proposed to construct an up to 800 square foot garage /trash enclosure on the property. Given the challenging business year he has had, the garage was not built. Maietta reported that it is his intention to build this garage /trash enclosure in the future. Knudsen asked the purpose of the additional dumpster. Maietta reported that it is needed occasionally to accommodate overflow. Maietta noted that the 4 -yard dumpster would continue to be needed for the property. Maietta stated that he is requesting the PUD Permit for outdoor display of the gazebo since he felt the City would realize that the gazebo is not an eyesore and would allow it to stay outside. Knudsen asked if the intention was to store the gazebo inside the new garage that was to be built. Maietta replied that that was the intent, but he would like to leave it as a permanent display. Maietta reported that he is also requesting a Comprehensive Sign Plan so that he could construct a sign providing signage for Temo Sunrooms as well as whatever tenant he has for his property. The City Planner indicated that the PUD District allows a freestanding sign on the property. However, a Comprehensive Sign Plan is required if the building is multi- tenant. Maietta reported that should the City not expand the number of massage therapy business licenses, he would try to find another tenant. Therefore, the Comprehensive Sign Plan is required. Maietta reported that the tenant he is proposing is a wellness center which would have one office for massage therapy and another for facials. Maietta indicated that the wellness center is actually his wife's business. - 3 - 19