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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 16, 2004 Page 4 1 Road. He stated that the existing building is being purchased and demolished to accommodate 2 the redevelopment of Apache Plaza. He indicated that two approvals are needed to accommodate 3 the new Tires Plus, approval of the conditional use permit and approval of an administrative 4 subdivision. He reviewed the lot size with the Commission noted that based upon the submitted 5 size, no variances are required for the Tires Plus building. He stated that at the request of 6 Commissioner Tillman copies of minutes for three previous conditional use permit issues,that 7 are automotive related,have been included in the packet for their review. He summarized stating 8 that the conditions placed on previous conditional use permits included submittal of landscaping 9 plans, dumping enclosures, sign plans, hours of operation and limits on outdoor storage. He 10 reviewed the notification process with the Commission stating that notice of the Public Hearing 11 was published in the local newspaper and a notice was mailed to property owners within 350-feet 12 of the property. He stated that he did not receive any phone calls. He stated that if the 13 Commission is inclined to approve it could be done in one motion, contingent upon City 14 Attorney and City Engineer approval. He explained that the City Attorney would approve the 15 administrative portions and the City Engineer would approve the drainage and property concerns. 16 17 18 John Patterson,Designer, noted that Tires Plus has been providing service to the community for 19 many years and it is their desire to continue. He stated that the Civil Engineers are currently 20 working with City Staff and the Watershed District to determine the drainage issues and 21 reviewed with the Commission. He stated that the request meets all City Ordinance requirements 22 and referred to the packet provided for their review. He stated that the packet includes 23 photographs of the facility and proposed layout and reviewed the elevations with the 24 Commission. He provided Commission with overview of the exterior materials and monument 25 board sign noting that the sign would match the materials used on the building. 26 27 Commissioner Tillman asked Mr. Patterson to review the proposed landscaping design. Mr. 28 Patterson explained that they are not completely clear, at this point in the project, on the 29 ordinance requirements. He stated that recommendations have been made regarding ground 30 cover noting that decisions have not been made yet regarding the design. 31 32 Chair Stromgren suggested that they review TCF and other surrounding commercial properties to 33 get a better idea of the landscaping styles in the area. 34 35 Commissioner Tillman referenced the trees in the back stating that they seem to be a bit small. 36 She suggested more fill near the spruce trees. 37 38 Chair Stromgren stated that the two buildings that are adjacent to them are four-side buildings 39 whereas Tires Plus is not. He suggested that they try to soften the look around the building more 40 with the landscaping. 41 42 Mr. Patterson suggested that, if the Commission recommends approval, it could include a 43 contingency that they continue to work with staff towards an acceptable landscaping design. He 44 stated that their consideration for their request is appreciated 45