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Mounds View Planning Commission August 15, 2012 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br />________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Haythem Soussi, 2637 116th Avenue in Blaine, indicated light automotive repair would include <br />brake and strut work that would be completed at the time of tire replacement. He commented <br />this was a family business and is operated in the same manner as a Tires Plus. Mr. Soussi <br />explained this site would be his fourth location. <br /> <br />Vice Chair Meehlhause requested further information on his current tire businesses. <br /> <br />Mr. Soussi described his operation stating he specializes in tire replacement for all major tire <br />brands. He stated their business also specializes in custom or specialty wheels and rims, but that <br />one of their other locations is better equipped for that. He indicated his business has creating a <br />niche in this specialty market. <br /> <br />Commissioner Schiltgen questioned the location of Mr. Soussi’s other businesses. <br /> <br />Mr. Soussi explained he had an operation at Dale and University Avenue in St. Paul, off Osborne <br />in Fridley, and on Third and Lake Street in Minneapolis. He commented the first two stores <br />were called Tires for Less, while the third and fourth stores would be called Tires N’ More. <br /> <br />Commissioner Rundle inquired if there would be any outdoor storage. <br /> <br />Mr. Soussi stated there would be no outdoor storage as the site had more than enough space <br />inside the building for storage. <br /> <br />Commissioner Cramblit asked if larger vehicles would be serviced at this location. <br /> <br />Mr. Soussi explained he would only service cars, SUV’s and pickup trucks. <br /> <br />Commissioner Miller questioned what the privacy fence would look like. <br /> <br />Mr. Naoufel Soussi, 2832 County Road 10, explained the fence would be wooden privacy fence, <br />and would likely be as tall as the City allows. <br /> <br />Associate Heller commented the fence could be up to eight feet in height. <br /> <br />Commissioner Miller inquired if the applicant had spoken with Rice Creek Watershed District <br />regarding the necessary permits. <br /> <br />Associate Heller stated they may not need a permit but that would be reviewed at the next <br />Planning Commission meeting when the parking lot plan is discussed. <br /> <br />Vice Chair Meehlhause asked why the variance request was not before the Commission this <br />evening. <br /> <br />Associate Heller commented the timing of the variance did not allow for proper public hearing <br />notification to the public and therefore, the issue would be discussed at the September 5th