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Auto body repair shares certain operational aspects with other I -P uses, including a limited amount of interaction with retail service customers. However, certain aspects of the existing auto body repair facilities in Little Canada have led the City to exclude it from its prime industrial district. It could be argued that the primary issue with the use is not the use itself, but control of the less desirable aspects. This is often accomplished through the use of Conditional Use Permits. Of concern in this specific application would be that if auto body repair were included in the I -P District, Suburban would still not be able to fully comply with the District standards. Although the building is proposed to be remodeled and made closer to the District standards, the project does not achieve the full 50% non- metal exterior requirement. In addition, the outdoor storage on the site exceeds the 75% limitation, and is not proposed to be fully screened from residential uses and public rights -of -way. As a result, although the use would be made conforming by the amendment, the building would only be "less non- conforming ", and the site would still not conform. If the applicant is not able to fully comply at this time, one option for the City would be to enter into a development agreement with the owner under which additional improvements would be made over time. This would help assure that the in exchange for changing the Ordinance to accommodate the use, the City would be receiving a conforming development, at least in the long term. Under such an agreement, we could recommend approval of a text amendment adding Auto Body Repair as a Conditional Use in the I -P District, and the concurrent Conditional Use Permit. for Suburban Auto's project. If no agreement can be reached as to the extent or timing of long- term improvements to bring the site fully into conformance, we can not recommend approval of the text amendment or Conditional Use Permit. cc: Kathy Glanzer Building Official Dave Harris Tom Sweeney Dennis O'Connell 2 Page 105