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• Planning & Zoning Board October 8, 1997 Page 25 Mr. Dunn asked how many people are employed by Rice Industries. Ms. Vass responded that there are currently 11 employees, 6 salespeople (2 out of Milwaukee), and 5 office staff in the Shoreview facility. Mr. Johnson clarified that no manufacturing would take place at the proposed location. Ms. Vass responded that it would not at present, but expansion is planned to light assembly. Mr. Gelbmann made a MOTION to approve the Rice Industries Site Plan Review and Minor Subdivision according to the conditions outlined above, and was supported by Ms. Dahl. Motion carried 5 -0. Mr. Johnson indicated that this matter will go before the City Council on October 27, 1997. G. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING, Telecommunication Ordinance This item was continued for further consideration. H. Public Hearing, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment(s) • Mr. Johnson opened the public hearing on this matter at 10:32 p.m. Ms. Wyland reminded the Board that it approved a conditional use permit for an automobile and truck repair use at 7313 Lake Drive with the condition that an ordinance amendment be considered which would allow the parking of vehicles waiting for repair. The proposed ordinance amends Section 7, Subd. 3, H.6.i which currently reads as follows: "All outside storage shall be prohibited. The storage of damaged vehicles, vehicles being repaired and vehicle parts and accessory equipment must be completely inside a principal or accessory building." The proposed language would allow customer vehicles to be parked outside but prohibit other exterior storage. The proposed language is as follows: "Outside storage shall be limited to customer vehicles waiting for repair, all other outside storage is prohibited. The storage of damaged vehicles, vehicle parts and accessory equipment must be completely inside a principal or accessory building." Mr. Johnson expressed concern about reference to storage of "damaged" vehicles. • Following discussion, the proposed language was changed to read as follows: