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The Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 7:07PM by Chairman Peltier. PRESENT: Miltz-Miller, Agness, Schumann, Peltier, Administrator Museus Carole LaBelle ABSENT: Malaski, Rubenzer Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Agness to approve the minutes of June 28, 1995 as amended. All aye, motion passed. Mr. Harley Johnson, Jr., 14196 Fenway Avenue, has requested a SUP to construct a 66' x 48' pole building at the above address. The property is currently zoned RR1, which allows 1,200 sq ft of accessory building. This property is subject to an existing SUP permitting a 48' x 63' structure, which is already located on the site. The Hugo Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on Mr. Johnson's request on June 28, 1995, and recommended approval of the SUP to the City Council. With the assistance of Councilman LaValle, staff has prepared a proposed SUP to address the Council's concerns. Mr. Johnson requested other residents on the road share the cost of dust control. He stated he will not be selling any products besides sod, no rock or shrubs. Mr. Johnson stated he sells approximately 400,000 yards of sod per year. Mr. Johnson also requested he be allowed to work until 10:00PM Monday through Saturday. Commissioner Kellison felt a sunset clause would be appropriate to protect against over expansion in a residential area. Limiting the amount of product sold was also recommended. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Agness to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit for Harley Johnson subject to the following special conditions. 1. Property owner may construct and maintain two buildings on the site for the storage and maintenance of equipment and materials related to the permitted business. The buildings may not exceed 3,168 SF each. All equipment and materials maintained on the site related to the business must be stored in the building when not in use. 2. Permitted commercial activity on the site shall include only the cultivation, trucking, and sale of sod. 3. The hours of product sales shall be limited to 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, and 9 AM to 7:00 PM on Sundays. 4. Trucking of materials and equipment, to and from the site, shall be limited to the hours of 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. No sod may be hauled onto the site on Sundays. 5. The property owners may maintain and operate two trucks up to 80,000 GVW, but not exceed 9 -ton per axle when loaded. 6. The haul roads for the business shall be the most direct route from the site along Fenway Avenue and 140th Street to T.H. 61. The property owner shall be responsible for ensuring its agents use these routes.