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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, November 01, 2006 Page 8 Commissioner Boerigter, in considering the totality of the proposal, current City Code, and conditions addressing areas of concern, opined that Commissioners were obligated to vote for the project; and noted that he would be voting to support the project. Commissioner Boerigter opined that this was overall a good project, the proposed homes would be expensive, and he doubted that any real negative property value or impact would occur to adjoining properties. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Chair Traynor advised that the case would come before the City Council on November 13, 2006. b. PLANNING FILE 3893 INTERIM USE PERMIT Walser Automotive Group seeks approval of an for temporary automotive repair and service operations at 2980 Cleveland Avenue while their permanent facility at 2775 Highway 35 N are being reconstructed. Chair Traynor opened the Public Hearing at for Planning File 3793 at 8:05 p.m. City Planner Thomas Paschke reviewed the request of Walser Automotive Group, in cooperation with St. Paul Properties, Inc. for approval of an INTERIM USE PERMIT, in accordance with Section 101209 of Roseville City Code, to allow the establishment of a temporary auto service garage to minimize disruption of customer service during construction of their new dealership at 2775 Highway 35. Mr. Paschke noted that, as Walser had developed their final engineering and construction documents, as well as contracting with a developer/builder, they had determined that the original two-phase redevelopment would create a detrimental disruption to service operations and project construction, as well as an extended construction timeline, and would not be in the best interest of their customers. Mr. Paschke advised that Walser had discussed with staff the possibility of temporary use of an off-site facility at 2980 Cleveland Avenue for auto service. Mr. Paschke noted that use of the facility would require either a Conditional use Permit or and Interim Use Permit, with staff determining that an Interim Use Permit would the appropriate process for approval. Mr. Paschke advised that no exterior improvements were proposed, only interior improvements such as air handling/exchange system and hydraulic vehicle lifts; and would need review and approval by the City’s Building Official. Mr. Paschke reviewed the proposed conditions for interim use of the property. Staff recommended approval of the INTERIM USE PERMIT, based on the comments and findings of Section 5, and subject to the conditions outlined in Section 6, of the project report dated November 1, 2006. Applicant, Don Shilling (160 Bighorn Drive – 612/616-2571), Director of Facilities for Walser Group Mr. Shilling concurred with staff’s presentation. Commissioner Wozniak questioned the proposed traffic or parking volume of the service department. Mr. Shilling estimated that each service bay averaged 3-4 vehicles per day; and noted that technicians intended to road test the vehicles between the drop off site at Walser’s current