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Page 6 of 9 condition as it aligns with the existing thrift store use criteria and reflects the standards in Section 1325.02 Accessory Uses Subd. 4 Accessory Outdoor Display and Sales. This existing regulation would not allow for a thrift store use to conduct outdoor display and sales of goods on the property. Based on the existing criteria for a thrift store use in Section 1325.046, which prohibits exterior storage, and 1325.02 Subd. 4, a thrift store use is not eligible for accessory outdoor display and sales. Following discussion about the existing language in Section 1325.02 Subd. 4 Accessory Outdoor Display and Sales, the Planning Commission recommended amending the drafted ordinance language for thrift stores to strike criterion d, with the reasoning that this is already addressed elsewhere in the zoning code. The language from this section of the zoning code is included in Attachment G as a reference, but is not being considered as part of this review for amendment. The drafted criteria for Class I thrift store use and Class II thrift store use are related to standards for a drive-through. The drafted language for a Class I thrift store use criteria includes a condition that a drive-through is not allowed, based on direction from City Council to establish parameters for thrift store operations that are compatible with a lower intensity thrift store use. As referenced above, the Planning Commission recommended adding a condition to address receiving and transfer of goods specifically for a Class I thrift store use which has been included in the proposed language as criterion ii. The standards applicable to a Class II thrift store and associated drive-throughs are largely the same as currently apply to all thrift stores today. The standards also reference that a thrift store use with a drive-through remains subject to the standards within Section 1325.04 Additional Minimum Requirements for Drive-in Businesses, Drive-up Windows, Fast Food Restaurants and Automobile Service Stations (Attachment F). The drafted language for a Class II thrift store use utilizes existing criteria for a thrift store use and includes a proposed amendment to the current standard D, which is related to accessory drive- through lanes. The drafted language includes striking “over 5,000 square feet in size,” thus eliminating the square footage that would necessitate a drive-through service lane. The proposed amendment makes it explicit that under the Class II thrift store use criteria, at least one (1) accessory drive-through service lane shall be provided. At the May 7, 2025 Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission discussed the Class II thrift store use condition in Section C, a., ii., which reads “For any thrift store that accepts donations, at least one (1) accessory drive-through service lane shall be provided.” The Planning Commission discussed this change and the first clause in the condition, noting that “for any thrift store that accepts donations” could create confusion as to whether or not a Class I thrift store use could accept donations or if this was specific to a Class II thrift store. To add more clarity to the condition, the Planning Commission recommended amending the language to remove the clause “for any thrift store that accepts donations.” The City Council should review and discuss the drafted criteria. The City Council may consider if additional criteria language or amendments should be included. Proposed Language: 1325.046 Thrift Store Additional Conditional Use Permit Criteria.