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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, August 06, 2008 Mr. Lloyd advised that the subject tenant space lies next to “Play It Again Sports” in an existing retail building, and City Code, Section 1005.015 (Business District Uses) allows motor vehicle sales in this location with an approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Mr. Lloyd noted that during staff review of the application, the only concerns were raised by the Fire Marshal who indicated that fire safety regulations restricted the amount of flammable liquids that could be stored in a space like a sales floor, and in this case, the combined amount of fuel in all of the motor vehicles and in any gas cans could not exceed ten (10) gallons, as addressed as a recommended condition of approval. Staff recommended APPROVAL of a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT request of Roseville Properties and Allen Lenz (d/b/a Scooter Central) allowing the proposed motor vehicle dealership at 2575 Fairview Avenue; based on the comments and findings of Sections 5 and 6, and the conditions of Section 7 of the project report dated August 6, 2008. Discussion among staff and commissioners included City Code definition of “major” and “minor” auto-related repairs and maintenance and the land use application and CUP evaluation not considered for regulation as part of this application, but based on uses allowed in a B-3 Zoning District. Chair Bakeman noted that the applicant was not present. Chair Bakeman closed the Public Hearing, with no one appearing to speak. MOTION Member Gottfried moved, seconded by Member Doherty to RECOMMEND APPROVAL of a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT request of Roseville Properties and Allen Lenz (d/b/a Scooter Central) allowing the proposed motor vehicle dealership at 2575 Fairview Avenue; based on the comments and findings of Sections 5 and 6, and the conditions of Section 7 of the project report dated August 6, 2008. Further discussion included whether potential buyers were allowed to test drive the vehicles, the location of such test drives, specific licensing required by State law for operation of such vehicles, and available training classes for their operation. Staff advised that State Statute, depending on the type of motorcycle or motor vehicle, required a motorcycle endorsement and/or valid driver’s license. Staff further advised that test driving was included in the traffic analysis and that related traffic would no have significant impacts on public safety. Commissioners concurred that the applicant be strongly encouraged to keep any test drives off residential streets and only on main arterial roads, in order to be a “good neighbor” to residential areas. Commissioners expressed concern that the applicant provide test drives in a safe and appropriate manner, taking into consideration traffic peaks, and to be respectful of residents (i.e., Rose Place) while making sure their inexperience in this new operation didn’t create safety issues for the area streets, or for those patrons test driving their vehicles. Further discussion included street access and operation of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) on City streets, with staff advising that the City of Roseville’s Police Department had indicated that NEVs and other vehicles designed to go up to 25 miles per hour (mph) may be operated on streets that are marked for maximum speeds of 35 mph, unless signed otherwise. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Chair Bakeman noted that this case was scheduled to be heard by the City Council at their August 25, 2008 meeting. Page 3 of 6