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Planning & Zoning Board <br />January 8, 2003 <br />Page 11 <br />• Eilene Couture, 6973 Lakeview Drive, asked if employee cars will be parking in the <br />• <br />• <br />street or the applicant will be idling diesel trucks. Mr. Pfingsten stated they would not. <br />Mr. Hedger stated that when Mr. Pfingsten moves on in several years the zoning would <br />stay in place so there is a concern about future uses. <br />Mr. Pfingsten stated he runs a clean business and takes care of his business. He stated <br />that in a high profile business such as his, perception is everything. He stated he has been <br />in this industry for 21 years and since he started this business five years ago it has grown <br />15% overall per year. He stated that is because he maintains his equipment with high <br />curbside appeal and uses a professional mechanic. He stated his desire is to get his <br />equipment inside and out of the weather. <br />With regard to traffic on the street and children in the area, Mr. Pfingsten stated that he <br />has no reason to go down the street beyond the location of this shop. He stated there is a <br />lot of traffic in this area but not nearly the amount as on the other side of the bridge where <br />the new development is taking place. He stated he has the greatest respect for the <br />residents. <br />Chair Schaps asked if he will be parking cars on the street. Mr. Pfingsten stated he will <br />not. <br />Mr. Lyden stated the residents have been "burned" in the past and that is being heard loud <br />and clear. He stated he would not consider a rezoning but may consider a conditional use <br />permit if the right conditions are placed. He stated he would like to consider that option <br />so the issues of screening, parking, and lighting can be addressed. He stated if the City is <br />not willing to purchase the property, remove the buildings, and get it ready for a house, <br />then someone else will buy the property and want to use the building for a business. He <br />raised the question whether anyone who purchased the property would be able to park <br />their RV and a trailer on the property. <br />Chair Schaps stated Mr. Pfingsten impresses him as a decent guy and very honest and he <br />also thinks the neighborhood has provided a thorough, thoughtful, and well laid out <br />response to this proposal. He stated it is unfortunate that these two groups have not <br />gotten together and do not know each other at all. He stated he would hate to see a much <br />less intensive use, such as Mr. Pfingsten's, not considered when another auto business <br />could occur. He suggested that they take 30 days so they can meet together and see if <br />there are ways within reason for Mr. Pfingsten to buy this property and use it in a way <br />that is acceptable to the residents. He noted that they may not agree to everything but <br />there should be a reasonable mariner that it can be considered and eliminate the potential <br />of another auto shop. Chair Schaps stated Mr. Pfingsten is talking about a few trucks, not <br />a lot of activity, and only activity in the morning and evening. He asked if a 30 day delay <br />is of interest to Mr. Pfingsten. <br />DRAFT MINUTES <br />