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Planning Commission Minutes June 21, 1994 • Page 2 1 landscaping, placement/replacement of the driveways, dumpster enclosures, signage, 2 and improvement of the existing structure. Hamer indicated this business is a franchise 3 combination muffler repair shop and vehicle glass repair shop. He added that the 4 property will be upgraded as set in conditions dictated by the Planning Commission and 5 City Council. 6 Commissioner Franzese inquired into the request as a conditional use listed in the 7 City's ordinance. Mr. Hamer responded that the request is for an automotive repair 8 shop, which is listed under permitted conditional uses in the ordinance. 9 The applicant, Ms. Rosar, presented a brief background of the franchise, stating that 10 Exhaust Pro and Fast Glass is currently in nine states and that she has the franchise for 11 the seven county metro area. Ms. Rosar distributed photos of existing Exhaust 12 Pro/Fast Glass sites. She informed those present that the business has been in 13 Minnesota for the last 17 years. The applicant distributed photos of an old Coke 14 Bottling building in St. Cloud which was renovated by the franchisee. She indicated 15 the City of St. Cloud was pleased with the improvements. 16 Ms. Rosar continued by explaining that they usually purchase existing buildings, • 17 oftentimes former gas stations. Every building of theirs, Ms. Rosar added, has like 18 images, with specific colors, signage, and standards. 19 Mr. Rosar was also present and emphasized that the franchise is for a long-term 20 commitment... He'reiterated that they buy the property, maintain the buildings and 21 property, and continually strive to improve the property. He asserted that they think of 22 themselves as good neighbors. He added that initially they want to start with the 23 Exhaust Pro and in all probability will expand with two additional bays for Fast Glass 24 business. They will be a separate entity from Apache Plaza. Mr. Rosar indicated that 25 because commercial real estate is so expensive, they determined they will need to run 26 two businesses out of one property. He foresees that this will occur more often in the 27 future. 28 Ms. Rosar noted their intention to perform the repairs from inside, saying there will be 29 no junk or junk cars left lying about the property. She showed pictures of existing 30 shops to demonstrate her point. The applicant emphasized that there would be no 31 outside storage and that that is the only way Exhaust Pros' franchise would allow them 32 to operate. She wanted to assure the neighbors of that fact. 33 Commissioner Makowske asked if there will be two separate signs, one for Fast Glass • 34 and one for Exhaust Pros. The applicants responded that there would be two separate