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COUNCIL MEETING December 22, 1986 7:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT, ROBERT KOHL BOB'S AUTO RANCH Mayor Benson opened the public hearing at 7:33 P.M. Mr. Kluegel ex- plained that Mr. Kohl is requesting a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to enlarge the display area of his sales lot. He plans to display 60 cars, but is not planning to change his manner of operation. There have been no complaints against the business and the Planning and Zon- ing Board has recommended approval of the request with the stipulation that the additional sales area be blacktopped at the same depth as the original sales area and also have the slope to the drainage swale checked by the Building Inspector. In addition the Planning and Zoning Board had commented that Mr. Kohl be required to keep his display limited to the blacktop area only. Mr. Vernon Moga a neighbor to the car lot told the Council that in his opinion Mr. Kohl's business was a clean operation, not causing any noise or nuisance. Mayor Benson asked if Mr. Kohl had considered purchasing the Speiser -Moga garage at the intersection. Mr. Kohl explained he had considered this, but did not come to terms with the owner. Mr. Bisel moved to close the public hearing at 7:45 P.M. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bisel moved to accept the application for enlargement of Bob's Auto Ranch display area as stated in the Planning and Zoning application #86 -35 to include the stipulations outlined at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting, no cars parked on grass and screen all non - sellable cars. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 7:45 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, DOG KENNEL, JAMES FLANNERY Mr. Kluegel explained that Mr. Flannery is in the process of selling his property to Dr. John Baillie, a veterinarian who owns four dogs. The sale of the property is contingent upon Mr. Flannery obtaining the Kennel License. The application is complete and meets the criteria and requirements of the City Code. The Planning and Zoning Board has recommended approval. Mrs. Anderson read a letter from Mr. John Brennan, 1489 Karth Road who suggested that approving this request would set a precedence. Mrs. Rolstad asked why the new owner did not apply for the license. It was explained that Mr. Flannery is still the owner and only the owner of the land can apply for a Kennel License. Mr. Marier moved to close the public hearing at 7:50 P.M. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 1 1