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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 9, 2000 Comfort Bus that the only way he would be interested in selling the property is if he could purchase two of the sites owned by Comfort Bus which are adjacent to his property. The Commission's consensus was that relocating Comfort Bus to this site was not a good option. Keis indicated that Frattalone operates a very good business, but pointed out that this business has a lot of outdoor storage. Keis stated that he is amazed at how well Frattalone keeps his equipment. Frattalone felt that he had one of the nicest businesses to look at in the area. He pointed out the extra berming and landscaping which he has installed even though it was not required. Frattalone felt that he has gone the extra mile. Keis asked how long the new site would last Frattalone before he would outgrow it. Frattalone pointed out that he does not have room to bring back half of his equipment to his present yard. Most of his equipment is stored on job sites. Frattalone also indicated that he is outgrowing his office space and shop. If he were to add on to his existing building, he would reduce his yard space. Frattalone pointed out that the site at the end of Spruce Street consists of 11 acres. Ideally a 15 -acre site would be what he would want. However, a site this size is difficult to find in the Metro area. Frattalone reported that he has been at his present site for the past 18 years. He would hope to be at the new site for a long period of time. Frattalone reported that his current shop is 150 feet by 80 feet, or about 12,000 square feet in size, plus mezzanine space. The building he is proposing would be 120 feet by 200 feet, or double his current shop size. The building would be approximately 30 feet high and would have a crane and hoist in it. It would be a pre- stressed building with a flat roof. It would also house a welding shop and wash bay. Frattalone estimated that he owned 192 licensed vehicles and adding in off -road pieces of equipment brought the total to about 400. The maintenance shop runs 24 hours per day, with two eight -hour shifts and a skeleton crew on the third shift. Frattalone also pointed out that he is contemplating two future additions to the shop building, one for 12,000 square feet and another for 4,000 square foot. Frattalone described the layout of the new site pointing out that there are railroad tracks on two sides, a 22 -foot embankment to Rice Street, an industrial park across the street, and a lake to the north. Frattalone indicated that the layout of the site is such that the outdoor storage will not be visible from Rice Street. Frattalone also indicated that he would provide screening to the north for the townofiices located along Rice Street. He pointed out that his paving company is currently located in the Page 24