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Planning & Zoning Board <br />January 8, 2003 <br />Page 9 <br /> APPROVED MINUTES <br />Chair Schaps asked if only one resident responded after the notice of the public hearing <br />went out. Mr. Pfingsten stated he spoke to th at resident before he contacted the City and <br />made application. He stated the only othe r resident who contacted him was Planning <br />Commissioner Lyden. <br />Chair Schaps stated it appears that Mr. Pfingsten will use the property to store his <br />vehicles inside, except for the 32-foot RV and a 16-foot bobcat trailer, the landscaping <br />would be upgraded, screening added, the privacy fence extended, no exterior lights or <br />manufacturing conducted. Mr. Pfingsten stated that is correct and he does not think the <br />building currently has any exterior lights. <br />Kevin Hedger, 862 Maple Street, stated he is the spokesperson for the majority of the <br />residents on Maple Street and has a prepared presentation regarding the proposed <br />rezoning. He stated their objective is to bring to the table the concerns of the local <br />residents about the requested rezoning and inte nded use. He displayed a picture of the <br />current pole building, which they found to be in fair condition. He stated the privacy <br />fence is about five feet in height. <br />Mr. Hedger stated some of the concerns related to valuation and impact to their <br />residential properties, the type of business that could come into the building, <br />environmental issues related to possible noise control issues, septic system issues, and <br />potential impact to private wells. He stated past practice is what brought residents to the <br />meeting tonight. He explained that the au to body shop created a difficult situation for <br />residents of the block for many years due to parking problems, access for emergency <br />vehicles, and operations occurring at 2-3 a.m. <br />Mr. Hedger stated they would like more information about the following: traffic volume <br />and frequency; parking guidelines; working hours and possible curfew since this is in a <br />residential neighborhood; type, size, and quan tity of equipment; type of storage outside <br />the building; and property maintenance. He displayed a picture of the adjoining property, <br />noting the roof is rusting through, the fence is full of holes and not screened, and the sign <br />is outdated. He stated this is an eyesore to the community and the residents do not want <br />this to occur with this new business. <br />Mr. Hedger asked staff to elaborate on the differences between Residential and <br />Commercial property zoning, and related noise, air, and pollution control requirements. <br />He stated they are also concerned about the septic system. <br />Mr. Hedger asked if Commercial zoning or conditional use permitting fits this <br />neighborhood. He stated that the majority of residents on Maple Street say that it does <br />not fit. He thanked the Board for this opportunity to present their concerns and <br />questions. <br />Terry Johnson, 987 Maple Street, provided a histor y for this property. He stated that Mr. <br />Flanagan was given a conditional use permit to run a muffler shop out of his garage in the <br />1980s. The back of the building was supposed to be for his wife’s embroidery work. Mr.