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• Mounds View Planning Commission November 20, 1996 Special Meeting Page 2 4. Planning Case No. 467-96 2535 Highway 10 Applicant: Land Patterns Landscaping Request for approval of a conditional use permit for temporary outdoor sales of Christmas trees in the parking lot of the former Bridgeman's Restaurant. The applicant, Warren Schorer of Land Patterns Landscaping, was present. Community Development Director Sheldon reviewed this request explaining that the applicant, Warren Schorer, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit for the outdoor sales of Christmas trees in the parking lot at Mounds View Square Shopping Center. Director Sheldon explained that this case was before the Planning Commission because she was basing the City's approach to this case on the Merryville Farm Market and Linder's Greenhouse cases, which is outdoor sales of merchandise, and are allowed in this particular zoning district • with a conditional use permit. She explained that a time schedule has been arranged that, if this case is approved, would allow the applicant to begin tree sales on the day after Thanksgiving. She asked the Planning Commission for direction on how to proceed with future applications regarding Christmas tree sales since she has found that past practice has exempted them from the conditional use permit process. Director Sheldon explained that there is a list of criteria in the ordinance that have been met and it is her recommendation to the Planning Commission that Resolution No. 487-96 be adopted with conditions noted in page three of the resolution. The Planning Commission was concerned about the signage. Mr. Schorer assured the Commission that the sign would not be lighted. The Planning Commission inquired about the hours of operation of the other Christmas tree lots. Director Sheldon indicated that the other vendors had not been in to speak with the City and, therefore, was not sure of what their hours of operation would be. She also indicated that these type of vendors require a peddler's license which is handled by the Administration Department. Director Sheldon suggested that the City change the process to assure there is enough time to complete the application process. It was suggested by the Planning • Commission that perhaps in the future these types of applications be handled by Staff. It was suggested that this could be discussed at a future work session.