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Planning & Zoning Board February 11, 2009 Page 5 • they are planning to have more people show up. He is looking to increase his business. Mr. Halversen stated he expects to sell approximately 30 cars per month on this lot. Mr. Halversen stated that they made no attempt to meet or discuss the situation with the neighbors. He said he did not want to disturb them. Board members suggested that it would have shown an effort on his behalf if he would have contacted the residents directly. Mr. Hedgers added that hazardous issues on the site do not follow the betterment of the city. Mr. VanCleave added that he feels the applicant is more impact on his neighbors and the community. reed about money than the Dennis Ramsden, 871 Maple Street, stated concern` oufcars being. pped off if the applicant gets this permit. Teresa Johnson, 987 Maple Street, stated concern that it is hard to drive down the street because cars are worked on in the street and flatbeds are at tiMes in the street. She added that cars turn around in driveways, and was concerned that ambulances and busses could not get down the street. Diane Schally, 892 Maple Street, stated c€ ern that the existing car business was there. She complained about the noise especially la $ :,9 She pointed out that there are only nine residents on the street, and that all but on Tgas in attendance. She stated that the neighborhood has taken a lot of abuse Mr. Root made a..MOTION to close the Public Hearing. Motion was seconded by Mr.Hyden. Motion passed Mr ted out that any car sales on the site had ceased for well over a year, refore the us W1 1 longer valid on the site. Mr. Halversen stated he was not aware of son stated conform with the xisting conditional use permit. / enforcement steps will be made by staff to address the non- Staff pointed o that the property may not meet all requirements of General Business. The city wouldot allow a new business to occur without sewer and water. As stated in the Comprehensive Plan, no new commercial/industrial areas will be created without sewer & water. Mr. Bengtson explained that an application fee and submittal materials are required in order for staff to process a review. He added that there most certainly were indications from staff that the application may be denied during discussions with the applicant. Mr. Bengtson wanted to clarify that a non - conforming use within the city can be reestablished if it reoccurs within a year, and the city is not required to notify the public. DRAFT MINUTES