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Approved Mr. Wyland addressed the concerns related to declining property values, stating the railroad, trees and service road provide a buffer, indicating he would be willing to plant taller trees. Commissioner Danger questioned the process for unloading of pets. Mr. Wyland indicated there are two access points for entry. Councilmember Phillips expressed concern with the driveway, noting it would be very difficult to access the rear garage, and suggested the Planning Commission continue to work with the applicant to correct site plan issues. Commissioner Howard questioned the expectation of number of pets. Mr. Wyland responded perhaps two per day. Commissioner Nichols-Matkaiti questioned storage options. Mr. Wyland indicated a deep freezer would be on site. Commissioner Danger questioned the disposal of ashes. Mr. Wyland responded the majority of clients will request their remains be returned to them. Arrangements have been made for those who do not as well. Richard Kotoski cautioned the commission that the business will strive to be profitable, and that will result in increased traffic. Mr. Kotoski does not consider the railroad an adequate buffer. Paul Gruetzman questioned if 2-3 clients per day would be profitable. Mr. Wyland responded it would currently. Ms. Holden questioned the recalibioration process. Mr. Wyland reported a service contract warrants fine tuning every 500 burns, and every 2000 burns the machine is serviced. Mr. Wyland reported typical hours would be 9:00 am-5:00 pm, with occasional evening appointments. Ms. Gundlach reported the RCWD enforces their own regulations, the City does require the applicant obtain a permit from RCWD, improvements can be made simultaneously. Chairperson Howard questioned who is responsible for enforcement of the rain gardens. Ms. Gundlach reported the RCWD monitors the installation and maintenance. Commissioner McPherson questioned whether other businesses in the area have restrictions on their hours of operations. Ms. Gundlach reported many of the industrial businesses are permitted to operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Ms. Gundlach stated the planning commission can further restrict hours of operation through the special use permit. Councilmember Phillips reported concern with access and turn around options with the planned addition, and suggested possibly building the addition to the south. Ms. Gundlach reported the site was approved in 2005; the applicant in 2006 amended the request, and received approval. The amendments were approved, still keeping the 16' drive aisles. The parking stalls are parallel stalls, allowing drive aisles widths of 16'-18'. Commissioner McPherson questioned the setback requirements for industrial zoned properties. Ms. Gundlach responded the set back is 15', which would not allow for an addition to the south. Ms. Gundlach did note that an office showroom only requires 5 stalls, and suggested stall 6 could be removed. Chairperson Howard stated the planning commission will not be able to approve the request because of the site plan issue. Commissioner McPherson suggested included additional screening as well. Commissioner Danger stated he would like the planning commission to submit to the City Council a plan that will be approved. Motion by Commissioner McPherson, seconded by Commissioner Danger to table the item and continue the Public Hearing to the May 17, 2011 planning commission meeting. 5