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Planning Commission Staff Report 4/16/2024 – Conditional Use Permit Amendment (auto body repair and painting), 2375 Mounds View Boulevard Page 2 The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community The owners want to remove that condition so that a full complement of repair work can be done on site, including body work and painting. In the background material for this request is my opinion via email to the applicant that “auto repair” in the Mounds View Zoning Code does not distinguish between various kinds of auto repair and auto body work – body work is part of “auto repair”. If body work is done, it follows logically that auto painting is part of that work and should be allowed as well, since that body work usually needs to be repainted. There is no detailed background on why the previous condition imposed by the City Council prevented auto body work and painting. But the condition may be reasonable, given the differences in potential impacts between minor repair work and major body work and painting, notable noise and odors. If these can be addressed, amending the CUP to remove that condition as requested may be reasonable. There are no exterior changes to the site or building with this CUP amendment request at this time. If there are significant changes to the site or building, those will be reviewed with another CUP amendment. Very minor changes can be approved administratively by staff. CUP Factors Section 160.450(E) lists the standards the Planning Commission is to consider in assessing possible impacts of a conditional use permit: Adverse effects. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider possible adverse effects of the proposed amendment or conditional use. Its judgment shall be based upon (but not limited to) the following factors: (1) Relationship to Municipal Comprehensive Plan; (2) The geographical area involved; (3) Whether the use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed; (4) The character of the surrounding area; and (5) The demonstrated need for the use. The proposed CUP amendment to allow auto body work and painting will not significantly impact any of these five standards.