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Approved <br /> Baker inquired if the City could limit the amount of stalls that would be allowed for car <br /> sales. Gundlach replied that could be done, but it does become an enforcement issue. <br /> Baker replied that by restricting the amount of stalls allowed for car sales it would follow <br /> the property and limit any enforcement issues. Fernelius stated that the site is small and <br /> there are currently concerns about the allowed amount of parking stalls. Schiferl inquired <br /> if there would be problems if the site was larger. Gundlach replied that a larger site <br /> would provide more parking spaces and adequate drive aisles, which this proposed site <br /> does not have, and the argument would be more in their favor for car sales. Schiferl then <br /> asked if the site works for auto repair. Gundlach replied that originally she was <br /> concerned with the drive aisle widths and parking configuration, but she understands that <br /> the applicants would be doing most of the parking of cars and so she became comfortable <br /> with the proposed lay out. <br /> Schiferl asked the applicants why they chose to increase the size of building. The <br /> applicants stated that they needed to increase the area around frame machine by two feet <br /> to ensure the safety for their employees. Howard inquired if the City denies the ability to <br /> sell cars on the lot, would the applicants continue forward with the auto repair shop on <br /> this lot. The applicants replied that the only reason they would be building the auto <br /> repair shop is to get the dealers license, which would bring in more money for the <br /> business. They added that they would not have signs stating car sales, but when <br /> customers call stating that they would like to purchase a car that needs repair they would <br /> purchase the car, repair it, and then sell the fixed car to the customer. <br /> Baker stated that the dealer's license could work if the Commission limits the amount of <br /> parking stalls allowed for car sales to two. Gundlach replied that she would look into the <br /> required amount of stalls for the state permit; she believes that four stalls is the required <br /> amount. Her concern is in enforcing the shop to limiting the number of cars for sale. <br /> Baker replied that if they have too many cars for sale, sitting in parking stalls, they will <br /> have to limit their repair work. O'Keefe inquired if the parking ordinance differentiates <br /> between cars that are being repaired and parking stalls for customers. Gundlach replied <br /> that the code does not differentiate between how many stalls are for repair or for sale; <br /> however the state permit does require a certain number of stalls be associated with sales <br /> license. Baker suggested that this public hearing be continued until next month, so that <br /> staff has time to gather additional information. Gundlach stated that staff's concern is if a <br /> number of conditions are placed on the property and then the property was sold, the new <br /> owners may not know of the conditions and will violate the conditions causing an <br /> enforcement issue. <br /> Baker inquired how many dealer licenses are in the city right now. Gundlach replied that <br /> there are some dealer licenses, a majority of which are in the older industrial areas of the <br /> city, that were obtained prior to the City code requiring a Special Use Permit and prior to <br /> the State requirement that the City sign off on the dealers license. <br /> Page 7 of 13 <br />