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9 6. (e) Planning File 2685 Sandra Kentfield request for rezoning from R2 to PUD for a beauty salon at 1700 North Hamline Avenue and approval of the general concept PUD development plan. Chairman Wietecki opened the public hearing and asked Mike Falk to summarize the proposal. City Planner Mike Falk explained that the proposal is to construct a 1900 square foot beauty shop on a vacant site currently zoned R2 - two family dwelling. Mr. Falk recommended approval of the rezoning and general concept of the beauty shop plan approval based on the fact that the proposed beauty salon would provide a transition between commercial properties south and single family residences to the north based on the residential characteristics of the design, parking location, adjacent to the commercial uses, and green space. Member Thomas stated that she had a difficulty in seeing how the proposal would provide a proper transition because of the number of trips which would be generated by the proposed beauty shop. Mr. Falk pointed out that the uses are established in the area, and that the residential feel and design of the proposal would provide the transition. Tom Reinen, project Architect, summarized the proposed project, pointing out how its design would make it fit into the area. Mr. Reinen pointed out that parking over and above city standards is being provided to address neighborhood concerns and that the peak usage would occur on Thursdays and Fridays at about 60-70 people per day. Member Rengel questioned why this location was selected and if other locations were looked at. Mr. Reinen stated that other locations were looked at in the Lexington/Larpenteur area, but this one was chosen because of its location just three blocks rrom her current location, its homey atmosphere, and its ability to expand in the future, if necessary. Member Harms questioned if there was room for future expansion on the site, and how garbage would be handled. Mr. Reinen responded that there is room for expansion to the east and that garbage would be stored and handled inside the building. Member Wall questioned the hours and days of operation and what kind of outside lighting would be provided. Mr. Reinen responded that hours of operation would be Tuesday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with the possibility that on Tuesdays and Thursdays some stylists might work until 7:00 or 8:00 p.m. Mr. Reinen added that there would be exterior lighting with motion detectors which would meet city standards. Chairman Wietecki stated that four letters of opposition to the proposal had been received