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12 October 20, 1976 TO: Thomas F. Lewcock, City Manager FROM: James J. Winkels, City Planner RE: Motor Vehicles Dealer License for Silver Lake Suzuki, 2030 Silver Lake Road At its August 10th meeting, the City Council authorized the issuance of a 90 day Motor Vehicles Dealer License to Silver Lake Suzuki. The Council also referred to the Planning Commission for study and report the question of what standards should be imposed relative to this license. A copy of the report which was adopted as the Planning Commission's recommendation is attached. The subcommittee of the Planning Commission approached this matter on a somewhat broad basis looking at licensing for all motor vehicle dealerships. As such, the recommendations express the intent to make such standards applicable to all license applications, rather than providing specific standards for this particular business. In the attached resolution, we have attempted to draw up more specific standards for Silver Lake Suzuki drawing upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and concerns expressed at the August 10th Council meeting. The emphasis -of the standards detailed in the resolution is obviously to promote an orderly and aesthetically pleasing operation, one which does not become disturbing, obtrusive or a detriment to adjacent property. We have also attempted to provide Silver Lake Suzuki with a possible outside vehicle display area. It does not appear possible, however, given the amount of space required for parking and circulation. Sketches we have prepared would seem to indicate that all of the available space east of the existing building and fence is needed either for parking space or adequate driving lane width. The Council may consider a provision permitting outside display if the applicant can provide a site plan showing the display area plus adequate parking spaces and driving lane widths. James F. Winkels, City Planner JFW:bj