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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 13, 2014 Schwalbach asked about landscaping and lighting. The Administrator reported that lighting will not spill over the property line. He also indicated that landscaping will be discussed at the Open House to determine what the neighborhood wants. Duray asked if the project fit within the City's Comprehensive Plan. The City Planner pointed out that the nature of the use is similar to what is allowed under the I -P Zoning. Therefore, the Public Works /Parks Garage use is consistent with the Comp Plan. Fischer supported the consolidation of the City's operations into a common building. He pointed out the efficiencies of the building design with the drive- through capability, and the benefits of having City equipment stored indoors. Fischer noted that the City is working hard to make the building aesthetically pleasing for the neighborhood. Maleitzke recommended approval of the Rezoning of 2858 Centerville Road from Industrial -Park District (I -P) to Public District (P) for future Public Works /Parks Garage subject to the recommendations contained in the City Planner's report dated February 7, 2014. Motion seconded by Schwalbach. Motion carried 7 — 0. AMEND The City Planner reviewed his February 7, 2014 report relative to ZONING Amendments to the Zoning Code to decrease the maximum number of CODE — Outdoor Retail Auto Sales Licenses from four to three as well as to OUTDOOR clarify the that Outdoor Retail Auto Sales are allowed by Conditional RETAIL Use Permit in the B -2, B -4, and 1 -1 Zoning District. With regard to AUTO SALES the clarification, the Planner indicated that there were some references LICENSES in the Code about the B -3 District relative to Outdoor Retail Auto Sales Licenses, and this use is not allowed in B -3. Therefore, the proposed amendment would delete these references. With regard to the reduction in the number of Outdoor Retail Auto Sales Licenses, the City Planner indicated that there are currently three active licenses. Given that there have been code enforcement issues with Outdoor Retail Auto Sales Licenses, the Planner indicated that the thought was to lower the maximum number of licenses allowed to the three. The existing licenses holders would not be impacted by this change. Duray asked about the code enforcement issues relative to Outdoor Retail Auto Sales Licenses. The City Planner reported that there have been a variety of code enforcement issues with both Outdoor Auto Sales and - 9 - 9