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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 8, 2006 Knudsen asked if buyers will want to ride the vehicles prior to purchasing. Schultz reported that All American would rather not let buyers ride the vehicles. He reported Chat they are obtain additional insurance to cover this portion of the business. Knudsen stated that he was concerned about the impact on adjacent businesses. Schultz indicated that there would be room in the parking lot for customers to test drive the vehicles. Knudsen stated that he was concerned about safety as well as noise if this became a common practice. Knudsen suggested Chat perhaps an opinion should be obtained from law enforcement about Che safety aspects. Schultz indicated that the parking lot would be large enough for test driving, rather than have the customer take Che vehicle out on the street. Duray stated that as times change, All American needs to make changes in its business. However, he was not sure that this was the right area. Duray pointed out Tousley Sports Center, and indicated that this type of business did noC seem to fit the City's long-range vision for the area. Duray was concerned about the noise disruption for the area. Duray asked Schultz about sales projections. Schultz replied that they are not sure what sales will be, but bought 300 units for their initial start up sample. Knudsen pointed out that the property is zoned PUD. The Planner indicated that the proposal is a potentially allowable use subjecC to obtaining a PUD Permit. Duray again pointed out the City's redevelopment plans for the area, and indicated that he did not think this type of business was conducive with those plans. Knudsen asked about limiting quantities of vehicles. The City Planner indicated that the City could limit the nwnber of vehicles in a way that is enforceable. He suggested a percentage of the show floor. The Planner also suggested that the Commission could limit outdoor activity on the site. Knudsen stated that he was not concerned abouC deliveries, pointing ouC Chat deliveries of spas already occurs. Knudsen stated Chat his concern was test driving in the parking lot and the resulting noise. Rheaume stated Chat he has never seen Cesting driving at any of the businesses that sell these vehicles. Rheaume pointed out that these vehicles are basically toys, and there is no need for test driving. Knudsen stated that he was inclined to support the application provided there is no test driving of vehicles. Schultz indicated that he would be