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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 20, 1999 • Page 5 1 Ms. Mathern asked whether re-zoning might be a better option. Horst stated the issue is whether 2 the proposal is the best use for the property. He added the City wishes to improve its housing 3 stock and the proposal is a good one. He recommended that Ms. Mathern incorporate this into 4 her proposal to the Council. 5 Ms. Mathern asked whether the construction of 1 home instead of a twinhome would be a 6 permitted conditional R-4 use. Horst stated the issue in question is the granting of a variance 7 which would still require a conditional use permit. 8 9 B. Proposed Redevelopment of Town& Country Site. 10 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the prospective future owners of the Town&Country site wished to 11 present a proposal for a recreational vehicle business which would require a conditional use 12 permit as the building would be used for repair as well as motorcycle sales. She added that 13 several exterior signs for the building will be required of the prospective owner by the various 14 vendors of products he stocks and sells. Horst welcomed Jim Kellison, representative of the prospective buyer, and invited him to address 16 the Commission. Mr. Kellison stated the prospective buyer of the site wishes to remain 17 anonymous. He presented a site plan of the proposed structure which includes a major 18 renovation of the current building to include cutting in windows and display windows, a service 19 entrance, and canopied loading area. 20 Mr. Kellison stated the prospective owner is required to provide specific signage for the products 21 he sells. He added the prospective owner currently has 3 successful stores within the 22 metropolitan area. 23 Mr. Kellison stated the renovation of the 31,000 square foot building will be extensive., He 24 added the prospective owner will sell motor sports vehicles on site, as well as garments and 25 accessories related to these sports, and provides a repair service. 26 Hatch stated the concept for this business seems to be very different from the concept proposed 27 for the overall shopping center area. Mr. Kellison stated the prospective owner proposes an 28 excellent use for the property which would blend with the vision for this area. He added the 29 prospective owner is anxious to create synergy for the entire center to include landscaping, 30 lighting and flow of traffic. 31 Hatch asked whether there would be an exterior use of the products sold on site. Mr. Kellison 32 stated the site would not be equipped for exterior demonstrations.