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approval of a Special Use Permit within the general business district. The tenant space proposed to be used for auto sales is within the existing building and is less than 200 SF, located at the northwest corner of the building. An interior wall would be constructed to create a separate office space. The applicant's proposed business includes operation of office uses for sale of used, reconditioned vehicles. The business would also include the keeping of no more than 5 vehicles for sale at a given time to be stored outdoors on site, behind the building. The property owner (Tell Ventures LLC) has designated five parking stalls on the east side of the building for the applicant's use. Beyond outdoor storage of no more than five vehicles, no other exterior changes to the site are proposed. The applicant's submitted materials indicate no vehicles will be reconditioned on site and the impact to adjacent and nearby users would only consist of outdoor parking of up to five vehicles at the rear of the building. Sales will be conducted by appointment only, including online marketing. No promotion materials, such as streamers or other typical dealership advertising will be displayed on the property as the applicant intends to keep the business "low profile". One sign will be displayed on the building indicating the name of the business. The applicant does not intend to sell any vehicles with salvage history. Staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. No more than 5 vehicles, in addition to employee or customer vehicles, are permitted on site during business hours. Further, the applicant may only store a maximum of 5 vehicles on site outside business hours. 2. Any vehicles located on the property, whether advertised for sale or not, shall be operable, in good repair, and be properly licensed. 3. Inoperable and/or unlicensed vehicles may not be kept on site. 4. All vehicles must be located in designated parking stalls, behind the building (east side), at all times out of public view from the street. 5. Hours of operation shall be primarily by appointment only but otherwise limited to Monday through Saturday, 7 am to 10 pm and closed on Sunday. 6. No balloons, streamers, blow-ups, or the like shall be displayed on site. 7. Only a single wall sign in compliance with Chapter 9 of the Zoning Code may be permitted after obtaining a Permanent Sign Permit. Commissioner Nichols-Matkaiti asked why the applicant was limiting his hours of operation to 5:00 p.m. Planning Director Gundlach suggested this condition be amended to read the hours could be extended by appointment only after 5:00 p.m. Joshua Burrs, 581 Old Highway 8 NW, requested the hours of operation be extended until 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Chairperson Howard questioned if it was necessary to have hours of operation given the low level of activity that would occur at this site. Planning Director Gundlach commented that these types of uses had strict conditions in place to ensure that the properties do not become unsightly over time. She anticipated that neighbors would voice their concerns if the applicant were using the site after-hours. Commissioner McPherson was in favor of changing the hours of operation from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. to ensure that Mr. Burrs could conduct his business. Mr. Burrs requested that this be made 7:00 a.m. in order for him to meet with clients early in the morning prior to heading to work. Commissioner Danger did not object to this request. Larry Tell, building owner and tenant, explained he was at work every day at 7:00 a.m. and requested that Mr. Burrs be allowed to begin work at that same hour. Mr. Burrs asked if he would be able to grow his business and expand into eight or ten cars. Planning Director Gundlach reported that such an expansion would require an amendment to the Special Use Permit. This request would have to be reviewed by staff and the Planning Commission. Commissioner Deick inquired if Mr. Burrs would like to request eight to ten vehicles at this time. Mr. Burrs commented he would keep his request to five cars at this time. Planning Director Gundlach was in favor of V?