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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 16, 2004 Page 5 1 Commissioner Tillman asked Mr. Knapp to clarify their hours of operation. Mr. Knapp stated 2 that the proposed hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; 9:00 3 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays; and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays. 4 5 Chair Stromgren referenced the eastern property line and asked for further clarification of the 6 layout. Mr. Knapp reviewed the area with the Commission noting that 2.8 would be the largest 7 number. He stated that depending upon the ordinance, they would work to meet the 8 requirements. 9 10 Chair Stromgren stated that the ordinance allows for 1-foot cantilevers. Mr. Patterson assured 11 the Commission that they could meet that requirement. 12 13 Commissioner Tillman referenced the outdoor storage of vehicles and asked if they anticipate 14 storing any vehicles outside, on the property, overnight. Mr. Knapp explained that the customers 15 usually pick up their vehicles on the same day. He further explained that if the vehicle is not 16 picked up that day they pull the vehicles inside the building for the night. He stated that they do 17 this for the aesthetics and for safety. He stated that they generally have no more than 8 vehicles 18 in the lot at any given time and reviewed with the Commission. 19 20 Commissioner Tillman expressed concerns regarding the number of vehicles parked on the lot. 21 She stated that she would like to see no more than two vehicles stored outside at any given time 22 and for no longer than 72 hours. Mr. Knapp assured the Commission that this would not be a 23 problem. He explained that they too are concerned noting security and the potential for 24 vandalism. He assured the Commission, that as a general rule, vehicles do not remain on the lot 25 overnight. 26 27 Vice Chair Hanson asked if they have come to an agreement with TCF for access off 39`h. Mr. 28 Knapp confirmed that they have come to an agreement and reviewed the access easement with 29 the Commission. He stated that they would also place a `No Trucks' sign to discourage use. He 30 indicated that they would also make arrangements with the delivery people to have their trucks 31 enter and exit the premise off Silver Lake Road. He stated that they have also been in 32 discussions with TCF as to various partnerships between the businesses and are committed to 33 looking for ways to help each. He stated that they are happy with the location noting that TCF 34 would make a good neighbor. He noted that they are looking forward to the new location. 35 36 Vice Chair Hanson noted the area proposed for a future office building and asked if they are still 37 planning to build. Mr. Knapp stated that they have not made any decisions about the building 38 yet. He explained that they are waiting for the final estimation from the Watershed noting that 39 they might have to create a retaining pond in the back. He further explained that the building is 40 not something they are planning to do right away. He stated that they would like to get the 41 current store up and operational first and then determine what would fit best within the 42 development of the area. He indicated that this would not happen for at least two years. 43 44 Vice Chair Hanson asked if they would still require the additional 27-feet if the Watershed says 45 they cannot build another building on the property. Mr. Knapp explained that the additional 27-