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Lessard/Nyren Utilities, 17385 Forest Blvd., is requesting site plan approval for an addition to the existing office/shop building. The 20' X 40' addition (800 sq. ft.) would be used for inside storage of shop materials. The 7.2 acre property is zoned and guided industrial. The property has private sewer and water facilities. The "new storage" area is planned to be built in conjunction with the previously approved 40' X 40' office and 20' X 40' concrete pad (site plan approved 3-6-95). The correct address of the construction is 17415 Forest Blvd. North. The applicant stated that the building was too narrow to expand to the east as originally planned. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Rubenzer to recommend approval of the site plan request of Lessard/Nyren Utilities, Inc. as specified above, subject to the following conditions 1. The developer obtain necessary permits for all parking facilities. 2. Driveway access be obtained from MNDOT. 3. Approval of the site plan from RCWD. All aye, motion passed. Richard and Mikel Brandt, of Cee Jays Auto, Inc., 16615 Forest Blvd. have requested to amend their existing SUP granted in 1973, to construct a 60' X 72' (41320 sq. ft.) addition to the 7200 sq. ft. existing building. The proposed use is: 2880 sq. ft. for indoor dismantling of vehicles and 1440 sq. ft. for cold storage of parts and equipment. A second request is to move the fence forward to the front property line for 207 feet, enclosing an additional 32,085 sq. feet of exterior storage. The property is seven acres in size and zoned agricultural. There was no comment from the general public. The applicant stated that they are waiting for notice from the State regarding the replacement of the fence which has deteriorated. Applicants stated that they have between 9 and 11 employees. They are proposing to offset the fence to allow for plantings. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Malaski, to recommend approval of the request of Cee Jays Auto, Inc. for an amended special use permit to construct a 4,320 sq. ft. addition and move the wood fence 15' from the east property line subject to the following conditions: 1. A landscaping plan for the property be included in accordance with Chapter 130-8, Subd. J, of the Junk Yard Ordinance. 2. A statement as to the maximum number of employees working on the site at any given time. 3. Site plan detail of customer and employee parking areas. 4. Approval from Rice Creek Watershed District. 5. Tree and shrubs be planted to provide solid screening. 6. Wood fence be staggered 15' from the property line. All aye, motion passed.