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November 24,201 Permit when certain zoning code standards are not in compliance with current regulations. The nonconformities in question consist of side and rear yard parking lot setbacks and screening standards for outdoor storage that are less than required by code. Assistant Community Assets and Development Director/Planning Director Gundlach explained the existing property at 201 5th AVE SW is currently being used for truck and trailer repair, including outdoor storage. There are other tenants operating out of the property, most of whom will vacate the site if McCoy Group secures a special use permit for truck and trailer sales. McCoy Group will sell truck and trailers under the Truck Country name, which operates 21 dealerships throughout the Midwest. McCoy Group will take trucks and trailers in, clean and detail them, then display them for sale. In conjunction with this request is demolition of a portion of an existing building (2,990 SF), new security fencing and gates, new asphalt in select areas, crack and seal coating of the parking lot, installation of ground lights, and installation of ground and wall signs. Staff provided a full analysis of the Site Plan, Special Use Permit, and Nonconforming Use Permit criteria within the written Planning Report. In summary, all criteria have been met subject to compliance with the plans submitted and incorporation of the nine conditions noted in the approval resolution. She reported the Planning Commission reviewed the request at their November 17th meeting and recommended Council approval. John McCoy, co-owner of McCoy Group, explained his grandfather started his business back in 1954. He discussed his company has evolved over the last 60+ years. He explained how the proposed dealership sales would assist his business in meeting the changing needs in his business. He provided comment on the importance of cleaning up and improving the exterior of the property. He thanked Ms. Gundlach for her support and assistance. Mayor Jacobsen believed Mike's Truck & Trailer was in a great location. He asked if truck and trailer repair would also be offered. Mr. McCoy commented this was the case. Councilmember Strub questioned how many people worked at Mike's Truck and Trailer. Mr. McCoy explained there were currently 25 people employed by Mike's Truck & Trailer. He anticipated that seven to nine additional sales members would be brought in after the site was up and running. Councilmember Strub inquired what type of signage would be posted at the site. Assistant Community Assets and Development Director/Planning Director Gundlach discussed the ground mounted and wall signs that could be posted on the property. Councilmember Jacobsen appreciated the investment that would be made in this property. He discussed the traffic concerns along 5'h Avenue NW. Mr. McCoy explained he would be working to keep trucks and trailers out of this area. He did not object to posting signage along this roadway to keep traffic from this roadway. Councilmember Bauman was grateful for the business expansion that would be coming to the City of New Brighton and was impressed by the proposed improvements that would be made to the site. She requested further information on the semi -truck sales. Mr. McCoy discussed his business further with the Council and anticipated that he would be selling more trucks than trailers. Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to adopt a Resolution approving the requests as submitted and subject to nine conditions. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported the pilot testing at the water treatment plant has been up and running for the past two weeks. He explained he would have a report for the Council at an Page 6 of 7 Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates