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Abdallah Kadid expressed his appreciation to the Planning Commission for their consideration.. Mr. Kadid is a New Brighton resident and is looking forward to operating a business in New Brighton. • Commissioner Danger questioned if a dealers license will be obtained. Mr. Kadid confirmed he will obtain a five car dealer license, permitting a maximum of five cars at any one time. Commissioner Zisla questioned if any screening would be required, City Planner Gundlach reported that because vehicles would not be stored outside, landscape screening would not be a requirement. Mr. Kadid reiterated that he does not intend to carry an inventory of cars on a regular basis, he intends to serve as a broker. Commissioner Danger questioned if there is anything prohibiting the acquisition of more than 5 cars. City Planner Gundlach reported there was nothing specific in the resolution, but anytime . a dealer license is issued, the applicant is required to get zoning approval from the local government. Commissioner Zisla was in agreement with a condition being added to the resolution limiting the number of cars. Commissioner Schiferl asked if there were any additional comments, there were none. Motion by Commissioner Zisla, seconded by Commisioner Alvey to close the Public Hearing. Approved 6-0, the Public Hearing was closed. City Planner Gundlach suggested the addition of condition number 5: "The Special Use pertaining to auto sales is limited to 5 cars at any given time. Commissioner Danger wanted to protect the City from a possible used car lot. Motion by Commissioner Zisla, seconded by Commissioner Danger to approve the resolution with S the 4 conditions recommended by staff and the addition of condition number 5 as stated by the City Planner. Approved 6-0, Motion Carried. 2. McDonald's USA LLC requests consideration of a Site Plan and Special Use Permit to rebuild the existing McDonald's restaurant located at 729 Long Lake Road. The applicant is requesting a Site Plan and Special Use Permit to permit reconstruction of the existing McDonald's restaurant located at 729 Long Lake Road. The plans include retaining the two existing pylon signs, the addition of a right -out only entrance/exit, and an otherwise total site demolition and rebuild. The ,Special Use Permit is required in accordance with the drive-thru standards. that were adopted in May of 2008. The Rice Creek Watershed District, MnDOT, and Ramsey County have reviewed the plans and are nearing final approvals. The applicant, McDonald's USA LLC, is the landowner. The restaurant is operated as a franchise. The operator has been evaluating rebuilding vs. relocating for several years based on past conversations with City staff. Generally, the site has been well maintained with minimal if no zoning or public: safety issues. The applicant intends to start construction in May with a 13 week turn -around, assuming favorable weather conditions. An overview of the proposed site plan was shared, generally all set backs, parking stalls and building materials are in compliance. A landscape plan was submitted, city staff referred the landscape plan to a consultant; who offered the following suggestions; The landscaping recommendations include: include landscaping in the front yard (some exists today), include landscaping. S at the base of the NE pylon sign (some exist today), include landscaping at the north & east side of trash enclosure (specific plant material suggestions are provided), replace a juniper species with something more salt tolerant, install an irrigation system or incorporate areas of native plantings, include