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Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. U R B A N P L A N N I N G • D E S I G N • M A R K E T R E S E A R C H PLANNING REPORT TO: Little Canada Planning Commission FROM: Stephen Grittman DATE: 9 September 1991 RE: Little Canada - Text Amendment - Major Auto Repair FILE NO: 758.09 - 91.23 BACKGROUND Quality Asphalt, located on Centerville Road, has applied to amend the text of the Zoning Ordinance relating to major automobile repair. The Quality Asphalt parcel is zoned I -P, Industrial Park, and they have recently rented a portion of their property to an automobile repair operation. Prior to 1985, the site was zoned I -1, Light Industrial, and major auto repair was a permitted use. However, when the I -P District was established in 1985, this use was specifically excluded from the allowed uses. The Code Enforcement Official instructed them to discontinue the activity. The property owners have now petitioned the City to add the use to the I -P District. ANALYSIS Under the current Zoning Ordinance, major auto repair is allowed only in the I -1, Light Industrial District. Major auto repair is considered to be general repair and engine service and major collision repair service. This activity has been restricted from the commercial district (where minor auto repair is allowed) due to potential issues with noise, operational characteristics, and other commercial area compatibility concerns. In addition, while the shop may do service trade with the retail customer, it may also do substantial "wholesale" service with other businesses. The I -P District was established for the following purpose: "The purpose of the I -P District is to provide for the establishment of warehousing and limited industrial activities in a "campus" type setting. High standards of building quality and site design shall be priorities in this district." 5775 Wayzata Blvd. • Suite 555 • St. Louis Park, MN 55416 • (612) 595- 9636•Fax. 595 -9837 Page 17