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WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP Iaya MiN VI.SUTA Memo To: Planning. Commission From: Tom. Riedesel Date: December.30, 2014 Subject: Remodel of Barnett Kia Building Permit: Non -Conforming Use Permit Location: 3700 Highway 61 Applicant: Barnett — Jack Mayerin for Newtrax, PAI & Merrick Zoning: Gateway -- Neighborhood Center Barnett Properties ! AMC Jeep Renault of White Bear Inc. owner of the property at 3700 Highway 61 is working with Gunderson Construction to remodel the former Kia building for use as an office, bus parking and repair for Newtrax, PAI .and Merrick, Inc. Newtrax, PAI and Merrick is a non-profit company providing services to the handicapped. The building is currently vacant and in disrepair. The applicants propose .to remodel the building including: replacing several overhead garage. doors, windows, a store front door and windows, the existing roof; adding .bollards, new A. D.A. ramps, repainting the building, restriping the parking areas and converting the showroom portion of the building to office space. An existing accessory building North of the main building is proposed to remain as is and the secured parking lot on the Southeast portion of the site, which is used by Barnett Auto, will remain as is: The building is proposed to be used for the following purposes:. Office use by employees of Newtrax. There would be approximately 1.5 office work stations. Outside bus parking for approximately 40 small busses: Bus drivers will. park their personal vehicles on the site and use. the. buses for their routes.