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1 L Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 15, 2005 Page 4 1 Mr. Grover explained that the Secretary of Interior Standards is written in such a way that it 2 allows for interpretation based on each individual situation. 3 4 Commissioner Young asked who would interpret the standards if the owners decide to rebuild 5 the Administration Building. Ms Roise indicated that a local group of consultants would work 6 with the structure. 7 8 Ms. Moore-Sykes referenced the arborist's report regarding the red cedars and asked if it would 9 be advisable to replace the trees with the same species to protect the integrity of the site. Ms. 10 Roise stated that she would have to review the landscape design of the area adding that she is not 11 a horticulturalist. She agreed that it is important to consider what type of tree is being planted 12 noting that it is very difficult to freeze landscapes adding that trees do have a limited life. 13 14 IX. CONCEPT REVIEW 15 9.1 3605 —29`x' Avenue North (Industrial) Conditional Use—Proposed Car Sales 16 17 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that Mr. Patrick O'Connor met with Staff regarding his plan to purchase 18 the property located at 3605 —29t' Avenue Northeast and his proposal to use the property for an 19 auto sales business for specialty cars, classics and custom models. She referenced a letter of 20 explanation submitted by Mr. O'Connor stating that his plan is to keep 15 to 25 vehicles on site 21 for sale either in the show room or parked on the west side of the property during business hours. 22 She explained that the vehicles would be ready for sale and not junked vehicles. She indicated 23 that it is Mr. O'Connor's intent to manage his inventory similarly to the Hitching Post where he 24 would display the vehicles outside during business hours and store them inside during off hours. 25 She stated that a public hearing has been scheduled for the April 19`"meeting to discuss his 26 request noting that Mr. O'Connor is available to answer any questions the Commission might 27 have. 28 29 Patrick O'Connor stated that he spoke with Mr. Sanders, the owner of the property and believes 30 this would be a good location for the proposed dealership. He explained that he has been in the 31 business for over twenty years and would like to branch out now on his own. He provided the 32 Commission with a brief overview of the proposal stating that he plans on stocking the 33 dealership with late model cars and includes financing options. 34 35 Chair Stromgren asked if there are any improvements needed to the building or is this request 36 strictly a CUP. Ms. Moore-Sykes explained that the request is a CUP with commercial use. She 37 indicated that the ordinance could be changed, if allowed, to reflect an automotive service with 38 the requirement that junk cars are to be kept out of sight. She indicated that changing the 39 ordinance would be a lengthy process and reviewed. 40 41 Commissioner Jensen clarified his understanding for conditional uses stating that the definitions 42 are relatively broad. He asked if the CUP is being used as a catch all for this request. Ms. 43 Moore-Sykes confirmed and reviewed with Commission. 44 45 Commissioner Galyon asked Mr. O'Connor how he determined the maximum number of cars to