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Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of Thursday, January 25, 2017 Commissioner Kleissler called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. PRESENT: Arcand, Derr, Kleissler, Lessard, Luchsinger, Tjernlund. ABSENT: McRoberts. STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator Rachel Juba, Planner Rachel Leitz, Community Development Assistant Approval of Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of December 21, 2017 Commissioner Arcand made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tjernlund, to approve minutes for the meeting of December 21, 2017. All Ayes. Motion carried. TGK Automotive — Concept Plan Juba presented a concept plan for a 13,950 square foot motor vehicle repair business on a 3 acre property formerly known as the "End Zone" site, located at 13891 Forest Blvd. The property is currently vacant and zoned Neighborhood Service (NS), but would need to be rezoned to General Business (C-2) for this proposed use. Juba explained that the area is consistent with what would be desired for uses in the C-2 district and rezoning the property to General Business (C-2) would be in compliance with the land use guide plan. Juba described that while the applicant is proposing this use on the property, it will be important that there are proper transitions between the land uses and the impact on the surrounding residential properties is minimized. Juba explained the concept plan in regards to general layout, access, and architecture. She stated that there are still several items that need to be worked on as the projects moves forward and a formal application is submitted. The applicant was requesting feedback on the site plan, architecture, and rezoning of the property. Juba stated that it's in staff's opinion that the important question is the rezoning of the property from NS to C-2. If the Planning Commission is comfortable with the rezoning, they should discuss items that are important to the general layout and how the property is used in regards to the transitions between uses. Chair Kleissler invited the applicant to the podium to speak. Troy Kaplan, owner of TGK Automotive, approached the podium. He stated that he opened the Hugo TGK in 2007 and they have grown out of their current location. He stated that he has a few TGK Automotive locations now and would like to make Hugo their headquarters. He stated the he is aware that the site and building layout must be cognizant of the neighbors to the east and wants to bring Hugo's "good neighbor" theme into planning this site. He stated he is excited for this opportunity and looking forward to continuing the process. Commissioner Arcand inquired as to how long vehicles are stored in the lot. Mr. Kaplan stated that TGK has a pretty fast turnaround, as they don't get paid until work on vehicles is completed. He also stated that many vehicles that need to be stored overnight would be stored within the building. Commissioner Arcand stated that he wants the applicant to plan for screening of vehicles if any are planned to be in the parking lot overnight. Commissioner Luchsinger asked the applicant what they have thought about in regards to noise impacts and appropriate transitions to the residential to the east.