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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 11, 1996 Bev Scalze noted that Mr. Battista has not said he would not repair vehicles for resale. Scalze suggested the neighborhood would like to see conditions placed on the permit which would assure them the building would not turn into an auto repair facility. The City Planner pointed out there is a State licensing requirement for car dealerships. The Planner also pointed out the City's ordinance permits repair of personal vehicles in an R -1 District. Ed Nadeau, 961 Beam Avenue, questioned that the barn was just a storage building when Mr. Battista is proposing to put in a 300 amp service. Battista reported that he originally had a 150 amp service in his home and that service was inadequate. He has to upgrade this electrical service, and felt that a 300 amp service would provide a cushion for the storage building. Carriker pointed out the building is not supposed to be a house. Carriker reported that he has a 200 amp service in his home and is able to operate a well, water softener, central air, central vacuum, etc. Knudsen noted that there is a lot of discussion about intent, and asked Battista his plans for the building. Battista reported that he has a lot of things to store in the building. Battista also pointed out he is planning to retire in about 5 years, would like to purchase a Winnebago and store it in the building along with his tractors, cars and boats. Battista stated that storage is the primary purpose of this building. Bob Scalze asked why there is a basement and attic proposed for this storage building. Keis stated that he could understand that in the planning of the building, the size and features progressed to the point they are at. Schletty felt the CUP should be denied. Knudsen suggested that rather than deny the CUP, the Planning Commission could recommend approval subject to determination of an acceptable size for the building. 5 Page 34