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On behalf of the applicant, Mr. Lindahl advised that the applicant had recently received the Jeep franchise, and the Concept Plans as submitted had been prepared by a national firm under contract with Daimler Chrystler when additional showroom space was necessary, thus creating the impetus for the project. Mr. Lindahl explained his involvement, from a local standpoint in development of the construction documents and planning process. Mr. Lindahl proceeded to review the applicant's responses to each staff recommendationand condition. Discussion included options and limitations for exterior faqade treatments and updates; requirements for a minimum five foot (5') setback on the south property line; existing parking lot conditions, configuration and green space requirements and compatibility with contiguous properties; Interpretation of the percentage of building expansion and proportional level of improvements and as related to increased market values; budget constraints of the project; and reasonable conditions on the site related to the CUP application and process. Jerry Golinvaus, Applicant, Roseville Ch�-ys�ez- Mr. Golinvaus advised the Commission that he had worked out a solution with The Walser Group on their proposed building improvements as discussed at the June Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Golinvaus further advised that he had been a good business neighbor in Roseville for over twenty (20) years and wanted to continue being a good neighbor, but asked the Commission's cooperation and appreciation in his need to display his business in the right fashion. Mr. Golinvaus spoke to the proposed improvements and aesthetic value to the community from those improvements. Mr. Golinvaus noted that he was willing to be reasonable, but needed to consider the budget and provide the most effective improvements. Ongoing discussion ensued between Mr. Golinvaus, Mr. Lindahl, and Commissioners on specific conditions recommended by staff further detailing those items already addressed by Mr. Lindahl verbally tonight and in the written memorandum from Mr. Lindahl to staff; with the attempt to find reasonable compromises to those specific items of concern. Mr. Golinvaus assured Commissioners of his intent and desire to freshen the appearance of the property through landscapingand outdoor storage improvements. Considerable discussion centered on the parking lot configuration; setback requirements; storm water drainage concerns; architectural enhancements for the faqade; curb islands and need to manage and retain existing parl�ing spaces while achieving adequate and industry-required display and storage for new and use vehicles, in addition to customer parl�ing and service area parking. City Engineer Debra Bloom stressed the importance of acknowledging drainage concems for the entire subwatershed area, not just the subject property, and noted that staff had not yet reviewed any drainage plans from the applicant at this time. Ms. Bloom advised that, when a plan comes in within a problem area and adequate existing capacity