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Not Approved Approved 6-0. (D) Evan Staples on behalf of Honest-1 Auto Care requests a Special Use Permit to allow an automotive repair use to be operated out of the existing building located at 2166/2176 Silver Lake Road(known as the former Lowell Auto Parts store). Planner Janice Gundlach reported the applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit to allow operation of an automotive repair business out of the existing building/storefront at the north end of Rice Creek Shopping Center, specifically 2166/2176 Silver Lake Road,known as the former Lowell's Auto Parts store. The property is zoned B-3, General Business whereby Zoning Code Section 5-240(7) states that"automotive services, service stations, service garages..."are a specially permitted use. The applicant intends to occupy storefront facing Silver Lake Road, as well as renovate the eastern and northern facades of the building. The improvements to the eastern façade include minor changes to the mansard roof line and the addition of two pillars. The improvements to the northern façade consist of removal of the main windows, door, and mansard roof and installation of five new overhead service doors. The proposed build out of the space would include seven service bays facing Mississippi Street and a storefront/lobby/waiting area along Silver lake Road. Other than the northern and eastern façade renovations,no other exterior improvements are proposed to the site, including to the existing surface parking lot, which is adequate to serve the business's needs. This portion of Rice Creek Shopping Center has been vacant for at least the last 8 years. The proposed business will have to co-exist with the existing China Tiger restaurant,which would remain. None of the parking or traffic flow patterns will be altered and existing shared parking and access easements will be unaffected. Staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit as requested and subject to the following conditions: • A grading plan shall be submitted for Engineering/Public Works Department review and approval at the time of building permit. The plan shall depict existing contours,proposed removals of bituminous, concrete, etc. and proposed contours and spot elevations illustrating how the new driveway aprons for the new overhead doors will be installed. • Existing graffiti on the parking lot signage,trash enclosure, and west wall of the building shall be removed/painted over prior to issuance of a building permit. • Exterior storage or display is prohibited. • Occasional overnight parking of vehicles shall not exceed 5 cars, all of which shall be fully operable with current license tabs. Any other vehicles shall be stored indoors overnight. • Vehicle sales are prohibited. • Installation of wall or ground mounted signs requires a separate Sign Permit. Commissioner Deick asked if the parking lot would need to be striped. Planner Gundlach reported the parking stalls were currently clearly delineated. Commissioner Danger questioned if a separate HVAC unit was required for the automotive repair space. Planner Gundlach noted this was discussed with the building inspector and a separate unit was required,along with a fire rated wall between the auto repair area and the adjacent restaurant. Evan Staples,Honest-1 Auto Care,discussed his plans for the Rice Creek Shopping Center. Commissioner Danger inquired how often hazardous materials would be removed from the site. Mr. Staples explained this would be based on use,but noted the Blaine site was cleared of hazardous materials every three weeks. He noted the storage tanks would be stored indoors. Motion by Commissioner Danger,seconded by Commissioner Deick to close the Public Hearing. Approved 6-0. 5