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<br />Chris Hughes, 1779 Rose Place, asked about hours of operation. Mr. Coyle <br />advised: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 8:00 pm; Saturday 7:30am - 5:30pm;Sunday <br />7:30am - 4:30pm. (Landform Engineering document differed with hours listed as <br />Monday - Saturday 7:00am - 9:00pm; Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm). Mr. Hughes <br />asked what recourse was available if there was noncompliance with any of the <br />stipulations/standards (Kim Lee advised of legal actions available to City under <br />Conditional Use Permit process). <br /> <br />George Lindgren, 1728 Oakcrest, asked 1) where the 1,000 tires would be <br />stored (Coyle advised inside the building); 2) why did we let them submit a plan <br />which did not comply with City standards for exterior? 3) concerned about <br />problems on Oakcrest with traffic turning. <br /> <br />AI Sands, 2612 Aldine, questioned the possible safety problems with ponding <br />area next to childrens' play area in park. Jay Kennedy and Mr. Johnston <br />discussed drainage/depth of ponding area and consideration of fencing of <br />ponding area. <br /> <br />John Owens, 2555 No. Snelling, Financial Secretary for Knights of Columbus <br />discussed their meetings with MnDOT and advised there was nothing in their <br />plans now or in future for closing the median and advised further that the cross <br />parking easement would be part of the sales contract. <br /> <br />Lynn Capon urged that the whole area be considered at same time. <br /> <br />Craig Christenson opposed the project; concerned about hours of operation, that <br />traffic problems will increase on Snelling and Oakcest - and felt ponds should <br />not be fenced. <br /> <br />George Lindgren reviewed site's history and indicated original intention was to <br />have seveal minor, small business establishments in this area. <br /> <br />Chris Hughes urged Commission to vote against proposal because of increase <br />in noise, increase in traffic, incompatability with neighborhood. <br /> <br />Brad Thyse, 2558 Aldine St.,asked that Commission consider the residents' <br />interests - not interests of business only. <br /> <br />AI Sands, 2612 Aldine St., opposed: 1) zoning wrong, 2) traffic on Oakcrest <br />increased 20%, 3) storage pond should not be next to a park. <br /> <br />There being no further comments, Chair Harms closed the hearing. <br /> <br />Member Rhody advised he would vote for this proposal. He would prefer to see <br />the site developed all at once, but believes this fits well against Snelling Avenue <br /> <br />3 <br />