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3, The shopping center and the office building were constructed at separate times but they . share the parking. The office building is 24,080 sq. ft. in size and requires 120 parking spaces. 120 spaces are provided on the office property. The five parking spaces designated for Mr. Simpson would be from the required office parking, 4, In terms of reviewing the special use permit application with established City criteria, many of the criteria deal with the building itself The building is compatible with the City's Comprehensive Plan, it will not negatively impact the market value of contiguous properties, the site plan internal traffic circulation, landscaping, and building materials meet the City's design standards and are compatible with contiguous properties, The retail use in this area is anticipated in the City's Comprehensive Guide Plan and Transportation Plan. Therefore, its impact on streets and traffic is anticipated and will not adversely affect the transportation system. By limiting the proposed leasing operation to indoor only and to a maximum offive vehicles, the impact of the proposed vehicle leasing operation will be minimal. 5. The Planning Commission, at the March 8, 1995 meeting, unanimously recommended approval of Simpson Leasing's request for a special use permit at 2845 RamUne Avenue North with the following conditions: a. That there be no more than 5 vehicles for lease at the site. b. That there be no maintenance or cleaning of the vehicles on the site. c. That there be no storage of trailers or dollys at the site. d. That the 5 spaces for the lease vehicles be located as shown in the proposal presented to the Planning Commission. e. That there be no fencing. f. That there be no signage. Engineering ~onsiderations 1. The Engineering Department has reviewed this application for a special use permit for an auto leasing operation at 2845 Hamline Avenue North. The office building is an existing structure and therefore, no additional municipal utilities are required and no additional curb cuts are proposed. Therefore, the Engineering Dept. has no concerns regarding this application. Staff Recommendations: 1. The site under consideration for this application for a special use permit for auto leasing is an existing office building that shares parking with the existing HamIine Shopping Center. The property is zoned SC Shopping Center and auto leasing requires a special use permit. Because Mr. Simpson's office would be located inside the building, the only outward appearance for the his operation would be the five parking stalls designated for his use in the auto leasing operation. With a maximum of five cars, this is a very limited operation and should have no impact on surrounding neighbors and land uses. Therefore, staff recommends approval of Jack Stmpson's request for a special use permit for auto leasing at 2845 Hamline Avenue North. It would be staff's suggestion that a recommendation of approval be conditioned by the stipulations recommended by the Planning Commission.