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June 8, 2010 Council Business 1. Allen Lenz requests approval of a Special Use Permit to permit operation of a motorized scooter sales and repair business, including outdoor display of 5-7 scooters ' at any given time, at 833 3d ST SW, Suite #6. Report No. 10-142. Resolution No. 10-037. City Planner Janice Gundlach reported the applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit to permit operation of a motorized scooter sale, lease, and repair business at 833 3rd ST SW, Suite #6. Any type of vehicle sales requires review and approval of a Special Use Permit within the industrial district. The tenant space is approximately 2,400 SF. The applicants proposed business includes leasing and the sale of new and used gas operated, electric, and hybrid moped scooters ranging from 50cc to 300cc in size. Seasonally, up to 7 scooters would be displayed outdoors during business hours. Lastly, the applicant will provide scooter repair services on site and during non- business hours nothing will be stored outdoors. Staff has also inquired about the applicant's intent to obtain a dealers license to sell new and used scooters. The applicant has been informed by the state they would issue the exact same license for scooters as would be issued for vehicles. Knowing this, any approval of a Special Use Permit should be strictly conditioned limiting the business to moped scooters ranging from 50cc to 300cc. Staff has communicated this intend to the applicant who is in agreement to a rightly conditioned Special Use Permit. The applicant has been informed of Building Code requirements that will be imposed related to the repair function of the business. The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on May 18`", no public testimony was given, and the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval. Staff recommends approval subject to the following conditions: 1. All sales and leasing are limited to motorized, gas operated moped scooters ranging from 50cc to 300cc, including electric and gas hybrids. 2. No more than 7 scooters may be displayed outdoors at any given time and are confined to no more than 3 parking spaces within the parking lot located on the east side of the building. All scooters displayed outdoors must be in good repair. No signs, flags, streamers, banners, or the like may be displayed outdoors (exception is permanent wall sign). 3. All scooters must be stored indoors during non -business hours. 4. All repair functions of the business must be conducted entirely indoors. 5. The Building Official must conduct an inspection to ensure all Building Code requirements have been met prior to opening for business. Councilmember Phillips reported the Planning Commission questioned if motorcycles would be sold. Allen Lenz stated he is not intending to sell larger motorcycles. City Planner Gundlach stated the City is limiting approval to 50-300 cc. Mayor Jacobsen questioned if a motorcycle endorsement is required over 50 cc? Mr. Lenz confirmed that is correct. Test drives will not be permitted, and a permit would be required to drive the cycle off the lot. Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Samuelson to approve the Special Use Permit to permit operation of a motorized scooter sales and repair business, including the outdoor display of 5 -7 scooters at any given time at 833 3rd ST SW, Suite #6. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Page 4 of 6 Council Business 1. Allen Lenz requests approval of a Special Use Permit to permit operation of a motorized scooter sales and repair business, including outdoor display of 5-7 scooters at any given time, at 833 3`a ST SW, Suite #6. Report No. 10-142 Resolution No. 10-037.