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Chris Hughes urged the Commission to vote against proposal because of increase in noise, increase in traffic, incompatability with neighborhood. Brad Thyse, 2558 Aldine St.,asked that the Commission consider the residents’ interests - not interests of business only. Al Sands, 2612 Aldine St., stated he was opposed: 1) zoning wrong, 2) traffic on Oakcrest increased 20%, 3) storage pond should not be next to a park. There being no further comments, Chair Harms closed the hearing. Member Rhody advised he would vote in favor of this proposal. He would prefer to see the site developed all at once, but believes this fits well against Snelling Avenue site. The Dominium proposal would require TIF and a write-down of the land value. Chair Harms advised she would vote in favor of the proposal. She would like to see the applicant work with the staff to review hours of operation - particulary on Sunday; would like signage issue resolved and available for Council review; the exterior materials should be worked out with the staff; the trash enclosure issue should be addressed by the staff for compatability with Code. Member Wilke advised he would support the application and asked City staff to make a recommendation on fencing of the holding pond area. Chair Harms read a letter from Kimberly McCoy, 2570 Aldine Street, opposing the proposal and asked that it be incorporated into the record. Motion: Member Rhody moved, Member Wilke seconded, to recommend approval of the request for a conditional use permit to allow the establishment of a retail auto accessory sales and service facility at 2651 Snelling Avenue, based on the findings outlined in Section 5.1 and the conditions outlined in Section 6.1 of the June 10, 1998 staff report and well as additional conditions as outlined by the Planning Commission as follows: Findings: 1.The proposed auto accessory and service facility will have an impact on traffic in the area. Turning movements on to and off of Snelling Avenue will increase by nearly 250 movements per day. MnDot has indicated that it may close the median turn lane in the future, but the presence of National Tire and Battery in this location in and of itself will not cause the turning lane to be closed. Capacity exists on Oakcrest for the estimated additional 150 vehicle trips per day. A cross parking easement should be 4