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Planning Commission Minutes August 9, 1995 the building and noted that the Western Auto project will meet the City ofRoseville design standards with brick and stucco on the exterior of the building. She showed day and night pictures of the proposed project. Member Wietecki asked if the dumpster size was adequate to handle the trash generated by the retail auto store. Ms. Valenda explained the dumpster will be 25 ft. sq. and will be adequate for handling the refuge materials. She noted that no used tires will be sold on the site. Member Cunningham asked how Western Auto will handle hazardous materials. Jim Cross stated that Western Auto will meet all State standards for removal and containment of hazardous materials. State licenses are required. John Sims, 2579 Charlotte, asked what would be the future plan for the area known as the "vacant lot". Chairman Wietecki responded that it would require a PUD Amendment to allow additional development on the vacant portion of the project area. Darrell Galish, 2570 Charlotte, stated that the proposal will be detrimental to the values of the homes in the area. The project is out of character with projects along Snelling Avenue. Mr. Galish noted that the proposed project looks like a semi-industrial business, and he would prefer to see a dentist, doctor, or other professional office in the area. He stated that the neighbors would hear air ratchets ITom the operations within the Western Auto. He.stated he was concerned with the number of auto parts sales operations in the area. He asked if the City has the authority to control the number of auto parts' sales operations. He asked for further details regarding the impact of traffic on the residential area and explained that the traffic will go up during the week days especially during business hours. Chairman Wietecki commented that traffic volume will go down overall in the area. Mr. Galish stated that only those within 350 feet of the project were notified, and that there should have been another meeting and an invitation to the entire neighborhood. Mr. Falk responded that two notices had been sent to the affected property owners as required by city ordinance and State statute. Bob Margold, representing the Knights of Columbus, stated that the Knights had looked for a building user who would reduce traffic on this site. The Knights of Columbus have been attempting to sell this sight for four (4) years. A portion of the site could be sold for B2 uses only, but the Knights of Columbus have attempted to sell the entire site as one project. There were no further comments. Chairman Keith Wietecki closed the public hearing. 5