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Gem Lake Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 3 Introductory Review of M and H Gas Station Proposal: Sally Ackerman and Giorgi Gochitashvili would like to renovate the gas station/convenience store building and turn it into a car dealership. They would keep the mechanic shop behind the gas station as is to do repairs on cars. Chairman Rafferty stated that they may have to put in a new well as required, This is an introductory session only. They are thinking of purchasing the property for a small dealership of about twenty to twenty five cars. There was discussion about the zoning of the property as it's zoned for a gas station/convenience store at this time. They would have to work with Tom Riedesel from White Bear Township for a conditional use permit and they would need to draw up a plan and present it to the Planning Commission. There would be a need to have an inspection and soil testing in case replacement of the tanks buried underground was required. It was discussed that the plan would need to have the layout of the buildings and property and present it by the middle of May, 2010. Then they would proceed to have a public hearing where the businesses around that area would have the opportunity to ask questions. The first step is to fill out the application and present the plan to the Planning Commission. There would also be an escrow fee. They would also need to apply for a business license and a state license. Review of Planning Commission Size Preference: It was discussed whether the Planning Commission would add an additional fifth member, add an alternate or do not change the number of the Planning Commission. The three options were discussed and it was decided to add an alternate to the Planning Commission. The alternate can only vote if not enough members were at the meeting. Upon motion by Commissioner Wippich and seconded by Chairman Rafferty, motion passed to add an alternate and will send it to the City Council for the May City Council meeting. Ayes — 2, Nays — 0. Comprehensive Plan Review Section Five — "ES" Estate Residential District: Attorney Trevor Oliver went through Section Five and made some changes to the wordage. Section Five is working with the zoning ordinance. A five acre minimum size lot for any new development. The existing map has not changed much. The McNaulty lots would be grandfathered in and anything that. touches the lake would be considered an estate. Trevor is working on ordinance 107 for the comp plan; general regulations. The Gateway ordinance is already done. Once this is ready, a public hearing can be scheduled to make the amendments` at the Planning Commission meeting. ADJOURN Upon motion by Commissioner Wippich and seconded by Chairman Rafferty, the May 4, 2010 regular meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Ayes — 2, Nays — 0. Look for us on the World Wide Web atgeinlakemn.org