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Planning Commission Minutes October 11, 1995 landscaping requirements and will provide screening along the north side of the building with mature trees that already exist. He also stated there was no sidewalk on the site and that the developer will comply by installing a new sidewalk. He also explained that the impact on market value will increase values in the area based on his studies. He expressed concern about adding additional landscaping on the south and southeast corners of the site because it would decrease the visibility of the site from the frontage road and from Snelling Avenue. Member Wall asked Mr. Sailer to create a space through the green area along the south boundary of the site to connect with the shopping center parking lot. Mr. Sailer stated he would comply. Member Thein asked for clarification regarding short stays or drop-offs of vehicles. Ashley Carter, General Manager of Car-X stated most people will wait for the fix-up or repair of their vehicle. Member Thein stated this was a pro-business, pro-growth, dress- up the neighborhood issue, and that it will create more business for the other businesses in the strip mall. Member Cunningham concurred with Member Thein. He expressed concern about screening the north wall with more evergreens and to place downcast lighting along the wall. The applicant stated they would comply. Member Sandstrom asked if the pylon sign could be moved to the south side of the property line so that it was not adjacent to the residential area. Member Harms asked if a monument sign could be used instead. Ken Nordby, the Architect for Car-X, explained the difference between spectra glaze and burnished block, precolored, soft yellow materials. Chairperson Harms asked for comments from the public. (The Commission, in their packet, had a letter of opposition from Kuefler Property Management, on behalf of the Board of Directors of Rosewood Village Condominiums, dated October 9, 1995) There were none. Chairperson Harms closed the hearing. MOTION: Member Sandstrom moved, seconded by Member Thein to recommend approval of the Car- X request for conditional use permit to establish an auto repair operation at 2215 Snelling Avenue North with conditions a-d as listed in the staff report and the addition of condition "e" regarding landscaping and screening: a. Catch basins need to be placed on both sides of the driveway entrance to pick up the drainage before it runs into the City street. b. The existing fire hydrant at the northwest corner of the lot will have to be relocated to the south or a paved area from the parking lot to the hydrant will have 3