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MINUTES FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF 8-26-98 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Peltier at 7:08 PM. PRESENT: Peltier, Rubenzer, Schumann, Kellison City Administrator, Robert Museus Deputy Clerk, Michele Lindau ABSENT: Malasld, Harrison, Puleo, Schumann made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of July .22,1998, as submitted AYES: Peltier, Schumann, Kellison ABSTAIN: Rubenzer Motion carried. Kellison made motion, Rubenzer seconded, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of July 15, 1998, as submitted. All AYES. Motion carried. Schumann made motion, Kellison seconded, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of August 12, 1998, as submitted. AYES: Peltier, Schumann, Kellison ABSTAIN: Rubenzer Motion carried. Special Use Permit-Kersten Richard and Barbara Kersten, 4784 Karen Place, White Bear Lake, MN, had applied for a special use permit to operate an auto repair business at 5448 140'h St. N., Hugo. The request had been considered by the Hugo Planning Commission during its meeting of June 24, 1998, at which time action was tabled due to the fact there were currently two principal uses on the property, the auto repair business and an apartment building. There were concerns that the property was not in compliance with the City's land use regulations. The City Administrator had written a letter to Mr. Kersten regarding the inspection conducted on the site and requirements for bringing the property into compliance with the City ordinance. Mr. Kersten responded by letter dated August 17, 1998, and was present at the meeting to address the items of concern. He explained the electrical work that was done to comply with City code, and his parking plan, which would consist of 13 parking spaces, five or six across the front of the property, and the remaining spaces in the back of the building. Rubenzer asked how the back of the building would be accessed and was told you could drive around the building to get in back and explained he would be putting in a rail fence and the parking would be between the building and the fence. Kersten addressed questions regarding the use of open -flame devices, stating he was told by his tenants that neither one owned or was using one. He also addressed questions regarding exterior maintenance and appearance saying he felt there were more trees and shrubs there now than are required. In regard to exterior storage, he stated there would be none. Peltier asked about the two principal uses of the property, and if the two apartments were still being rented. Mr. Kersten said they were. Schumann informed him there could not be two principal uses for the same property, and Kellison asked what the staff would recommend. The City Administrator said they could be required to subdivide the property or it could be recognized as a lawful nonconforming use.