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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 8, 2006 Enterprises, was in agreement with all the conditions of the CUP. The Administrator noted Peterson's comments at the December 9, 1999 Planning Commission meeCing..."PeCerson pointed out that the City would have control over the business, and should there be a problem with it, the City has the abiliCy to revoke the CUP". The Administrator again noted the City's enforcement efforts at this property, and that staff is recommending revocation of the CUP's based on the existing violations as well as the enforcement history of this site. The Administrator summarized this history and also pointed out that in 2003 Valor Enterprises applied for an amendment to their CUP to relocate the sales lot to the front yard, reduce parking requirements, and allow up to 150 cars as outdoor storage. The Planning Commission Cabled the requesC and suggested the property owner submit a "more realistic" proposal. The property owner also indicated ChaC he would be doing his own engineering sCUdy of the drainage of his property as he did noC agreed with the City Engineer's findings. The property owner subsequently submitted a new site plan showing 120 cars for outdoor storage, and indicated that he would not be doing an engineering study. In May of 2004 the Amendment to the CUP was denied. The owner indicated in December of 2004 that he cannot operate his business in compliance with the conditions of the CUP. Code enforcement efforts have continued, and on May 1, 2006, the property owner was issued citations for violations of the CUP and noncompliance with paving requirements. The Administrator stated that it is staff's position that Valor Enterprises cannot attain and maintain compliance either now or in the future based on the operational history of the business as well as comments made by the owner, Fred Sedaghet. The Administrator then reviewed a series of photographs depicting the condition of the property. Knudsen stated Chat iC appears there is no standard that has been imposed Chat Valor Enterprises can meet at this point given the condition of Che property, and the owner's history. The CiCy Administrator reported that Chere have been points in time when the owner has brought the property into compliance. However, it was apparent vehicles were moved temporarily off site and then returned to the site once City licenses were issued. Fred Sedaghat, owner of Valor Enterprises, apologized for having to be here again this evening. Sedaghat reported that since he moved to Little Canada, there has been issues with his property. Sedaghat reported that, to date, he has been able to work these issues out with the City and has brought his property into compliance. Sedaghat reported ChaC since last year he has had problems both employee and financial problems at his 13