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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 14, 1994 Little Canada Road. The Council denied the request and suggested that the business locate within an I -1 District. DeLonais asked the number of employees the Abra facility would have. McPherson reported that there would be 8 or 9 employees. DeLonais reported that he visited the Abra facility on Highway 61 and counted 60 cars in the parking lot. McPherson reported that that facility is 12,000 square feet in size, and the property is zoned differently. McPherson reported that Abra has different types of facilities which meet different demands. John Grabelson, representing Abra, suggested that the City could place restrictions on where damaged vehicles are parked. Parking of these vehicles could be limited to the rear of the property within a screened area. Grabelson reported that the Abra facilities are good - looking facilities, and Abra is a state -of- the -art operation. Abra has 19 facilities in the Metro area and 7 out -state locations. McPherson reported that it is very important to Abra that they represent themselves well. Abra is not opposed to complying with any reasonable request the City might make. Dennis O'Connell, Suburban Auto Body, reported that he is a direct competitor of Abra, and suggested that Abra does both minor and major auto body work. O'Connell reported that he does not like to park damaged vehicles outside his facility, however, this does happen, especially during the day when it is busy. Grabelson suggested that the City restrict parking to the rear of the property within a screened -in area. Vehicles would not be seen from the road. Grabelson pointed out that the Abra buildings are very attractive and compatible with the surrounding uses along Rice Street. Grabelson stated that Abra has taken the auto body business above the stereotype and up to the next level. O'Connell again indicated that Abra would be doing both minor and major auto body work. 8 Page 17