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MINUTES FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF 6-24-98 The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairperson Schumann at 7:05 PM. PRESENT: Peltier, Rubenzer, Schumann, Kellison, Harrison, Puleo City Administrator, Bob Museus Deputy Clerk, Michele Lindau ABSENT: Malaski Schumann made motion, Puleo seconded, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of May 27, 1998, as amended. AYES: Schumann, Harrison, Puleo ABSTAIN: Peltier, Rubenzer, Kellison Motion Carried Kersten (Special Use Permit 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 140th St. N., Hugo. The property is zoned Industrial. The property is slightly over one acre in size and abutted by residential property to the north, a warehouse, and repair shop, to the west, industrial property, including an auto body shop, to the south, and TH6I/Burlington Northern Railroad to the east. The property is served by sanitary sewer. Municipal water is available to the site but not being utilized. Schumann read the public notice as published in the White Bear Press. Peltier opened the public hearing but there were no comments. Kersten stated he was unsure why they were being made to obtain an S.U.P. since they had been operating their business for some time now. There is a building on the same property with two apartments. Kellison asked about the split use/split zoning on the property and was concerned about the condition of the property. Rubenzer questioned the code violation dated January 24, 1995. Kersten stated he had cleaned it up and the Building Inspector had been out to reinspect. Kellison stated there were abandoned cars parked on the property and an unmaintained light fixture on the exterior of the building that probably violated the electrical code. Rubenzer suggested the Building Inspector reinspect the property before issuing a SUP Kellison said there were special requirements under state code for auto body work and many other issues that should be addressed. Schumann felt that in light of the potential two principal uses of the property, the issue should be tabled. Kellison stated if a SUP was granted, there should be a series of conditions attached. Kersten agreed to work with staff on the conditions of the SUP. Schumann made motion, Peltier seconded, to table the request until the Planning Commission meeting July 22, 1998. All AYES. Motion carried.