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4 the surrounding area. Staff recommends approval of the Variance and Nonconforming Use Permit, subject to Findings of Fact and the following conditions: 1. The footprint of the new addition shall match the existing solarium footprint, and all other aspects of the addition shall be in compliance with other building and zoning code requirements. 2. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and approvals from the City and other applicable entities with jurisdiction prior to any construction. 3. The variance shall expire if a building permit is not applied for within one year from the date of resolution, or the variance shall expire. 4. The face of the awning on the south side of the building shall be repaired by replacing the missing panel(s) facing County Road D. Chairperson Nichols-Matkaiti asked what triggered the variance request. City Planner Gozola reported the variance was triggered by the expansion to the roofline in the setback. Further discussion ensued regarding the differences between variance and nonconforming use requests. Chairperson Nichols-Matkaiti opened the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Biedenfeld, seconded by Commissioner McQuillan to close the Public Hearing at 7:46 p.m. Approved 7-0. Motion by Commissioner Frischman, seconded by Commissioner McQuillan, to approve staff recommendation. Approved 7-0. (C) SPECIAL USE & NONCONFORMING USE PERMITS. A request from Joshua Burrs to operate an automobile repair (minor) business with an accompanying 5-car maximum auto sales business from an existing building located at 383 Old Highway 8. Existing parking is legal nonconforming requiring a nonconforming use permit – PID: 29-30-23-42-0020. City Planner Gozola reported Operation of an automobile sales business and automotive repair business out of the former Steve’s Gas & Splash building located at 383 Old Highway 8. Mr. Burrs has determined his property at 581 Old Highway 8 will not meet the needs of his automotive sales business, and he is seeking to relocate his dealer’s license to this address. The new use would be an automotive repair business with auto sales (and/or rental or loaners) for no more than five cars. The repair shop would service the for-sale vehicles being sold by Mr. Burrs from his various locations, and would also provide service to the public. In addition to auto repair, the service shop would provide DOT inspections for Lyft, Uber, and Taxi drivers. Staff recommends approval of the Special Use and Nonconforming Use Permit, subject to the Findings of Fact and the following conditions: