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Approved Baker inquired if the City could limit the amount of stalls that would be allowed for car sales. Gundlach replied that could be done, but it does become an enforcement issue. Baker replied that by restricting the amount of stalls allowed for car sales it would follow the property and limit any enforcement issues. Fernelius stated that the site is small and there are currently concerns about the allowed amount of parking stalls. Schiferl inquired if there would be problems if the site was larger. Gundlach replied that a larger site would provide more parking spaces and adequate drive aisles, which this proposed site does not have, and the argument would be more in their favor for car sales. Schiferl then asked if the site works for auto repair. Gundlach replied that originally she was concerned with the drive aisle widths and parking configuration, but she understands that the applicants would be doing most of the parking of cars and so she became comfortable with the proposed lay out. Schiferl asked the applicants why they chose to increase the size of building. The applicants stated that they needed to increase the area around frame machine by two feet to ensure the safety for their employees. Howard inquired if the City denies the ability to sell cars on the lot, would the applicants continue forward with the auto repair shop on this lot. The applicants replied that the only reason they would be building the auto repair shop is to get the dealers license, which would bring in more money for the business. They added that they would not have signs stating car sales, but when customers call stating that they would like to purchase a car that needs repair they would purchase the car, repair it, and then sell the fixed car to the customer. Baker stated that the dealer’s license could work if the Commission limits the amount of parking stalls allowed for car sales to two. Gundlach replied that she would look into the required amount of stalls for the state permit; she believes that four stalls is the required amount. Her concern is in enforcing the shop to limiting the number of cars for sale. Baker replied that if they have too many cars for sale, sitting in parking stalls, they will have to limit their repair work. O’Keefe inquired if the parking ordinance differentiates between cars that are being repaired and parking stalls for customers. Gundlach replied that the code does not differentiate between how many stalls are for repair or for sale; however the state permit does require a certain number of stalls be associated with sales license. Baker suggested that this public hearing be continued until next month, so that staff has time to gather additional information. Gundlach stated that staff’s concern is if a number of conditions are placed on the property and then the property was sold, the new owners may not know of the conditions and will violate the conditions causing an enforcement issue. Baker inquired how many dealer licenses are in the city right now. Gundlach replied that there are some dealer licenses, a majority of which are in the older industrial areas of the city, that were obtained prior to the City code requiring a Special Use Permit and prior to the State requirement that the City sign off on the dealers license. I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\Minutes\2006\05-16-2006 MINUTES.doc Page 7 of 13