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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 9, 1992 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUBURBAN AUTO BODY Garske questioned the configuration of the proposed lot split. Holm reported that the existing house is sold, and the buyer did not want to maintain a large lot. Therefore, the house is being split off with a smaller lot. Also, there is the possibility at some time in the future purchasing some adjacent property from St. John's Parish, and again splitting the larger lot into two. Holm indicated that the property division as proposed keeps options open for the property owner. Herkenhoff recommended approval of the property division of 353 Rose Lane into two lots as requested by Ronald Truscott, subject to the recommendations of the City Planner as contained in his report dated April 6, 1992. Motion seconded by Keis. Motion carried 7 - 0. Mr. Dennis O'Connell, Suburban Auto Body, appeared before the Commission requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a MN Auto Dealers License in order to buy and trade -in vehicles in conjunction with courtesy and loaner vehicle program. O'Connell reported that there are tax benefits and other incentives to his carrying an Auto Dealers License. With this license he will be able to do business with big companies like rental agencies when selling or trading off older vehicles for newer ones. O'Connell reported that he has also had customers express interest in purchasing a courtesy or loaner car that they have used, and would like the ability to be able to sell the vehicle to a customer. DeLonais asked if Suburban Auto charged a fee for a loaner vehicle. O'Connell replied that in some cases a fee is charged but in most cases the loaner car is provided as a courtesy. DeLonais asked if there was enough property so that these vehicles do parked on the street. O'Connell replied that on the street. parking area on the not need to be the vehicles will not be parked Keis noted that O'Connell is requesting authorization Page 4