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APPROVED PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON Regular Meeting - May 15, 2001 7:30 p.m. Present: Commissions Larry Baker, Jim O’Brien, Norm Schiferl, Jeff Schopf, David Schmitz, and Paul Zisla. Absent: Tom O’Keefe : Also Present Patrick Boylan, City Planner Kevin Locke, Community Development Director Char Samuelson, City Council Liaison Minute Approval ·- April 17, 2001, minutes were approved. Agenda Review · - The following were added: Beisswengers, Pike Lake School, Minar Ford. Council Action ·- Councilmember Ron Sweeley oath of office ceremony - Permanent Cosmetic Makeup License Approval - Review of Plans and Specs for Pike Lake Sedimentation Pond Public Hearing: Daniel Jankowski - All Wheels Sales and Service - SP01-05 and NC01-01 SP01-05 Consideration of a Special Use Permit and Type IV Non-conforming Use Permit to operate a used NC01-01 automobile sales and leasing service at 443 Old Hwy 8 NW. All Wheels There is an existing three story building with offices on the top Sales floor, and warehousing and manufacturing on the bottom two floors. Automotive sales are listed as a Special Use in a B-3 District, and the deficit of on-site parking requires a non- conforming use permit. In 1997, New Brighton was a cross-claim defendant for approving construction of a building without adequate parking. A settlement was reached and the former owner entered into an agreement with the City and adjacent building owner for permission to access 9 parking stalls. This action addressed and reduced the parking deficient, but did not satisfy code requirements. The owner then agreed to the use of the first two floors for warehousing and the top floor for offices until the property is in full compliance. Because the applicant has not addressed the parking deficit issue, staff recommends denial of the special use and nonconforming site permit. Schiferl verified that a parking deficient would still be existence even without outside vehicle storage. Applicant Dan Jankowski explained that the business would involve purchasing of about 6-8 vehicles monthly at auctions and selling them via Internet. No large on-site vehicle inventory is required, and transactions occur evenings and weekends. Schiferl asked why this site was selected. Jankowski said the rent is reasonable and the small office space provides for his needs. Jim Higgins, building owner, stated that the current tenants do not utilize all the parking stalls, and Jankowski intents to occupy a limited amount of space. Higgins believes that the application meets the standards of the Special Use Permit. Baker commented that it appears irresponsible on the City’s part to approve a matter which the court had previously ruled against the City. I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\MINUTES\2001\5-15-01.WPD