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Not Approved The applicant opted to wait until the July meeting to speak. Motion by Commissioner McPherson, seconded by Commissioner Danger to continue the Public Hearing until July 19, 2011. Approved 7-0 City Planner Gundlach noted the Public will be re-notified of the July 19th meeting. (B) Medtox Scientific, Inc. requests a Site Plan and Nonconforming Use Permit to allow a northerly expansion of the existing surface parking lot and other related parking lot improvements located at 354-450 County Road D West. City Planner Gundlach reported the applicant is requesting a Site Plan and Nonconforming Use Permit to allow a northerly expansion of the existing parking lot, adding a total of 75 parking stalls and a large infiltration basin. Also included in the request is a Nonconforming Use Permit related to a nonconforming side yard parking lot setback to the west along the railroad tracks. A Nonconforming Use Permit is required because improvements are proposed to the parking area along the western, north/south property boundary. The improvements include paving an already impervious gravel area used for parking and minor grading and asphalt repair. Also worth noting, this property consists of three buildings lying on three separate parcels, all having joint/shared parking arrangements. The property is essentially bound by highway right-of-way and a railroad. The only access point into the property is from the southwest corner of the site, off County Road D. Medtox Scientific, Inc. occupies all three buildings. Eight notices were sent out, there were no inquiries. City Planner Gundlach stated Staff recommends approval of both the Site Plan & Nonconforming Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: • The improvements are constructed consistent with the plans submitted. • A parking lot island within the northerly expanded parking area is curbed and raised so as to incorporate an over-story tree within the island. • All lighting is compliant with Zoning Code Section 11-010 (6). Commissioner Meyers questioned if the railroad track is elevated. Ms. Gundlach confirmed it is. The applicant stated the additional parking stalls would be used for employee parking. Lance Elliot,representing Elliot Design Build expressed his appreciation to City Planner Gundlach. Motion by Commissioner Nichols-Matkaiti, seconded by Commisisoner Alvey to close the Public Hearing. Motion approved7-0,-the-Public-Hearing-was-closed-at 7:31-pm. Motion by Commissioner McPherson, seconded by Commissioner Nichols-Matkaiti to approve staff recommendation Motion approved 7-0 2