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fy\., ~ ~".Ll> pc~"f6 ~s, ~ t/ J>UtJ 15.,. MIICE ..f..- ~t' - September 6, 1972 PLANNING REPORT TO: Roseville Planning Commission . FROM: Midwest Planning and Research, Inc. Richard J. Dwinell, Community Planner CASE NUMBER: 712-71 APPLICANT: Long Cadillac LOCATION: 2325 Prior Avenue ACTION REQUEST: Rezoning from B-1 B to B-3, Special Use Permit and Variance to Parking PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS 1. The property in question is presently zoned B-1B, Limited Retail Business, and it consist of approximately 5.5 + acres. The applicant is seeking a change of zoning from B-1 B to B-3, Gene;-al Business, a special use permit for an auto- mobile dealership, and a variance from the parking requirement. 2. The Comprehensive Plan suggests that the property in question be developed as limited retail business. The applicant is seeking a change in zoning because an automobile dealership is allowed under the B-3 District with a special use permit. Generally speaking, the property in question and the surrounding area have been developed with the intention of providing a "select" area for specialized retail activity. 3. The usual stero-type of an automobile dealership incorporates images of banners, pendants, large signs and other"loud" promotional activities. The applicant has taken the position that a Cadillac Dealership is not the ordinary automobile dealership. The Cadillac Dealership does not utilize the ordinary outdoor promotional activities. Also, the Cadillac Dealership is less dependent upon the sale of used cars as a major part of their business. Therefore, the site plan of a Cadi lIac Agency does not uti I ize an extensive used car lot. 4. The proposed site plan restricts used car sales to a partially enclosed sales area directly adjacent to the new car showroom. The enclosed area is architecturally treated to blend in with the principal structure. No used cars are parked or located within the front yard of the property. The proposed landscaping plan is adequate. However, I would recommend a larger size of planting materials, 2 1/2 inch - 3 inch cal iber.