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Planning Commission Minutes August 9, 1995 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 from 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 oftraffic 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 ofthe 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. Chairman Wietecki asked for details regarding landscaping along Oakcrest and Snelling, and that they be included on the site plan. He suggested that no variance was necessary, and that parking along the south property line was not necessary, but instead, a normal setback of 15 feet be created, and that it be landscaped as a "green strip." He asked the applicant to work with the staff on the building materials, and asked if the bright red colors of the logo could be toned down. Member Sandstrom stated that there was no reason for a setback variance along the south property line for the parking lot. There is no need for additional parking. The area should be landscaped. Member Harms noted that this is the first project she has reviewed that actually decreases traffic, noting that traffic will be less on the weekends when the majority of the residents are home. Member Harms recommended revoking the variance, and creating the landscape strip. MOTION: Member Harms moved, seconded by Member Sandstrom, to recommend 5