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Gem Lake City Council Meeting Page 3 of 6 There were questions raised regarding the size of the signs already on the roof. The owner already has 3x7 signs and would like to use those signs, but will check the current ordinance on the web site regarding the size. Councilmember Linder asked the noise level regarding the tools being used in the business. The owner stated that it would be as loud as a car. Mayor Uzpen asked if the public had any questions or concerns regarding the Conditional Use Permit and none were stated. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:36 p.m. The Conditional Use Permit would be for twelve months, conditions are not transferrable and no complaints for twelve months. Installing auto accessories and minor auto repair. There would be no new or used tires to be stored and displayed outside and business hours will be Monday through. Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Also all State, Federal and local laws shall be complied. Gem Lake's Attorney Trevor Oliver recommends that business hours not be between 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Traffic pattern would be entering and exiting from Hoffman Road. The trash container would be in a screened off enclosure. inside the building regarding the stalls, Trevor recommends two bays open per one employee and five parking spaces for this business. Upon motion by Councilmember Artig-Swomley and seconded by Councilmember Lindner, motion was to approve the Conditional Use Permit with the conditions Attorney Trevor Oliver stated, Ayes — 5, Nays g. Four Seasons Auto: Mr. Newcomb wants to amend the Conditional Use Permit from 2009. A question from the city council was if this was an amendment or a new Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Newcomb states that he is keeping the sales in the back of the property and just moving the office up front and requesting a change of address with the State of Minnesota and an additional five to seven parking spots up front by the office. Mayor Uzpen stated that the paperwork was not consistent with what Mr. Newcomb was requesting verbally with the city council. The Public Hearing officially opened at 8:03 p.m. After much discussion between the city council and Mr. Newcomb, the city council feels that they cannot approve this without the correct paperwork. The council can approve it, deny it, or table it for the March City Council meeting and that gives Mr. Newcomb time to have the correct paperwork in order. Attorney Trevor Oliver stated the issue at hand is the parking in front for used car sales. Because it is a strip mall, each store gets a certain number of parking spaces per the square footage. The city council voted to table the Conditional Use Permit as presented. Mr. Newcomb can bring this back to the March City Council meeting with proper paperwork. Motioned by Look for us on the World Wide Web at gemlakemn.org