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Mounds View City Council May 13, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 7 E. 7:20 p.m. Public Hearing, Resolution 8092, Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for North Metro Motors to Operate an Auto Repair Business at 2975 County Road 10. Planning Associate Heller commented that Jacob Marrs with North Metro Motors was requesting a conditional use permit to operate an auto repair business at 2975 County Road 10. It was noted the property was zoned B-3, Highway Business. She indicated the applicant has a purchase agreement for the property, and this would be a second location for the applicant’s auto repair business. Planning Associate Heller reviewed the plans for the site further noting the building was originally constructed for auto repair. She noted the privacy fence will remain in place to provide screening between the commercial use and residential properties. Staff commented the Planning Commission reviewed this item at their May 1st meeting and recommended the Council approve the conditional use permit with conditions. Planning Associate Heller read a note from Valerie Amundson, a resident of Mounds View, noting she was pleased to see new businesses coming to the County Highway 10 corridor. Ms. Amundson was concerned with the unnecessary restrictions placed on the new business, which would limit the number of cars that could be parked outdoors overnight as this could hinder the new business. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. Jacob Marrs, North Metro Motors, thanked the Council for considering his request this evening. Council Member Meehlhause asked for clarification on the hours of operation. Mr. Marrs noted he would be open Monday through Saturday and would be closed on Sundays. Council Member Mueller questioned if part fabrication would be done on site. Mr. Marrs stated bodywork would be completed in Ham Lake and general auto repair would be conducted in Mounds View. Council Member Mueller inquired if auto sales would take place on this site. Mr. Marrs explained that his auto sales would continue in Ham Lake. Council Member Mueller asked if the 10-car limit for overnight parking would be a constraint for the business. Mr. Marrs indicated he could make this work, but it may pose a problem at times for his business. Mayor Flaherty recommended Mr. Marrs be in contact with the City if the restriction was hindering his business. He stated the City was simply trying to guard against a used vehicles lot in the corridor.