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Motion carried 6-0 d. Planning File 3523: Request by Wally McCarthy Auto Group, 2325 Prior Avenue, for an amendment to a SPECIAL USE PERMIT (now referred to as a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT) in accordance with Section 1 005.05C17 and Section 1013.01 (Conditional Use Permits) of the Roseville City Code (PF3523). Chair Mulder opened the hearing and requested City Planning Thomas Paschke to present verbal summary of the staff report dated September 3, 2003. City Planner Thomas Paschke explained that Wally McCarthy Auto Group (Cadillac/Hummer of Roseville) seek to amend an existing Special Use Permit that would allow the replacement of the roofed, open air vehicle sales area with a 10,043 sq. ft. Hummer dealership; approval of a 4,800 sq. ft. addition to the service structure; and allowance of a Hummer test track in the rear of the site. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Paschke advised that based on the information and findings provided in Section 4 and 5 of the project report dated October 1, 2003, the Community Development Staff recommends approval of a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow the construction of a separate Hummer showroom facility, a service area addition, and a Hummer test track for property located at 2325 Prior Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. The Hummer showroom facility being limited to a size of71 feet by 142 feet or 10,043 square feet. b. The service department being limited to a size of 60 feet by 80 feet or 4,800 square feet. c. The Hummer facility being comprised of exposed galvanized metal beams, a metal seamed roof, integral sealed colored rock faced block, clear anodized aluminum door and window frames, and a hammered textured cement foundation, as per the plans submitted on September 4, 2003. d. The service department addition being comprised of integral colored rock faced block that is sealed to match or be similar to the existing exterior. e. Review and approval of the utility, grading, and storm water drainage plan for the site by the Rice Creek Watershed and the Roseville Public Works Department. f. Building permit improvements be made to the existing Cadillac exterior as the same time as the Hummer; issuance for and recording of the resolution approving said Conditional Use Permit. Improvement must include the replacement of the deteriorating wood mansard shingle system with a standing seam metal roof system and the upgrade and/or improvement of existing metal panels and columns. g. The Hummer showroom structure being limited to a maximum height of 38 feet from grade. h. The submittal of a site and building signage plan to the City Planner for review, approval, and incorporation in the final plan set. i. The Hummer test track being a dustless surface; limited to the hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Sunday; screening of vehicle headlights from adjacent hotels; and any and all site lighting being down case, cut-off design. Chair Mulder closed the public hearing. Chair Mulder asked if painted wall sign "Hummer" would not be permitted. He said three things are happening: display, service and test track. Are they separate or interrelated. He asked about the Interim Use Permit for Oldsmobile storage. What has changed to allow for the test track? Member Bakeman asked where the test track is located (north property line). Member Traynor asked about the height of the building - is it too tall? - what is the actual height? (36 feet) Phillip Walberg, architect for applicant, explained the design details. It will incorporate an image for Hummer, using the same site and with little alteration of the site. There will be a link between the two showrooms. Construction would begin in spring 2004, so a six month period for issuance of the building permits may be needed. Chair Mulder asked about the Interim Use Permit for Oldsmobile storage (Olds have been moved). Member Ipsen asked how many Hummers would be stored indoors (4-5). Member Bakeman asked for building heights (35 feet). Member Mulder noted that trees were on the boulevard at one time. Thomas Paschke explained that landscaping requirements are complete with more landscaping on Pascal. Chair Mulder explained concern with materials and test track. A hotel is adjacent to this site. Is the Hummer loud? (Same as on road). Phillip Wallberg explained the obstacle test track, climbing up a short wall or boulder.