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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 2012 The Planner noted that the question came up relative to the City's auto - related moratorium, and he reported that the Council has exempted Auto Repair Major and Auto Repair Minor from the moratorium. Therefore, the moratorium does not impact this application. Richard Reeves, Maaco, reported that he has operated his business in Little Canada for nearly 23 years. That business consists of a body shop and a paint shop. Reeves reported that the business has grown to the point that he needs more space for major body work. He does not have room to expand in his present location; therefore, he has found the 190 Ryan Drive location to move a portion of his auto repair business. Reeves indicated that he will continue to do frame straightening, collision repair, and painting at the Country Drive location. He will have two to three technicians to do other repair work at the Ryan Drive location. Reeves reported that customers will drop their vehicles off at Country Drive. Depending on the type of work necessary, vehicles would be driven to Ryan Drive by his employees, repaired there, and then driven back to Country Drive for pick up by the customer. Reeves reported that the outdoor storage is needed at 190 Ryan Drive so that cars can be staged outside until they are ready to go in for repairs. He indicated that there will be no retail operation at 190 Ryan Drive. This location will serve as a back -up to the Country Drive location. Duray asked if the outdoor storage /staging area will be located within the fenced -in area. Reeves replied that that was correct. He also indicated that the vehicles stored outside at the Ryan Drive location would be short - term storage and that he has room for long -term storage at the Country Drive location. Duray asked if storage for 6 vehicles at the Ryan Drive location was adequate. Reeves replied that it was. The City Planner noted that outdoor storage with a maximum of 6 vehicles would be a condition of the license. Duray noted that the outdoor storage area at 190 Ryan Drive is paved. He indicated that there are currently semi - tractor /trailers parked in the storage area. Reeves reported that the tractor /trailers are not his and are to be removed prior to his taking possession of the space. Duray asked if Reeves reviewed the City Planner's recommendation. Reeves replied that he did and has no issues with complying. Duray asked about outdoor lighting. Reeves replied that he has no plans to add lighting. Fischer asked how vehicles would be moved between the two sites. Reeves replied that his employees would drive the vehicles back and forth. Fischer asked how long vehicles would be stored outdoors at the Ryan Drive site. Reeves replied that vehicles would average 2 to 3 days at the Ryan Drive site depending on the amount of work they require. - 2 - 13