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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 14, 1994 wrecked vehicles outside. Keis pointed out that if the zoning text amendment is approved, this opens the door to auto body repair along Rice Street. Keis asked if this was something the City wanted. McPherson reported that in making this same decision, other cities have set standards to ensure the enjoyment of the neighborhood. McPherson pointed out that there are other automotive users on Rice Street which have more traffic than Abra would. McPherson estimated that the proposed Abra facility would repair 20 to 25 cars per week. Keis asked if these cars are stored outside when the shop was closed. McPherson replied that they try not to have any cars outside unless a customer drops a car off after hours. McPherson reported that Abra has a facility in Roseville with room for storage of heavily- damaged cars. Carson pointed out that the ordinance does not allow for the parking of cars for longer than 48 hours. While a business could be in compliance with that rule, the general public would see cars parked at a facility, not realizing that the cars are changing over. McPherson reported that there would be an enclosed area in the back of the facility where during the day cars could be moved to if needed. Garske asked if the Abra buildings were air - conditioned. McPherson replied that the office area is planned to be air - conditioned. If the City were to stipulate that service doors had to remain closed during the day, Abra would air - condition the shop area as well. Garske was concerned that approval of the text amendment as presented would open up Rice Street to auto body businesses. DeLonais reported that some years back the City was presented with a request for an auto -body business on 7 Page 16