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Highway 10 and suggested a phased approach to expand the blacktop area as the business expands, and that the applicant submit such a plan in writing. Mr. Hilger indicated agreement with this suggestion and stated he understands the intention is that they will not be able to expand the business into the Class V areas. With regard to Outlot A, Mr. Hilger explained their intention to provide storage for vehicles and an area for out-of-town visitors to park and be accommodated while their vehicle is being serviced. Since someone would be in the units overnight waiting for service, they want to provide a location for these customers to remain on-site. He added this relates to a product line of a less mobile recreational vehicle in the future. Commissioner Holland stated he would not support consideration tonight of overnight parking. Ms. Frolik suggested this type of activity could be considered as a CUP-type of use. Also, the Outlot designation would have to be eliminated and replatted as a lot and block in the future. Mr. I-Ytlger pointed out the location of the pylon sign on the comer of the site. He displayed a colored computer generated image of the building exterior and sign which extends above the roofline of the building and incorporates a 3-D motorhome-shaped sign into the architecture of the building. Ms. Frolik stated that roof signs are prohibited but the Code may address structures that are architecturally integrated into the building design. Chairperson Bawden indicated a willingness to consider such an amendment to the Code. Commissioner Holland stated he believes this is an attractive building. Motion by Commissioner Holland and seconded by Commissioner Jensen to recommend that City Council grant site plan approval to Shorewood R.V. contingent upon compliance with the City Staff review letter dated September 26, 1996, and discussion held tonight. Further discussion: Commissioner Deemer inquired regarding the location of lot lines. Mr. Hilger pointed out the locations and explained the building will be located all on one lot. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Holland, Jensen, Deemer, LaDue, and Thorud. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Terry. Case #5: Report to Planning Commission on Trunk Highway #47/Sunwood Drive Connection City Engineer Steven Jankowski noted that on September 19, I996, Commissioner Deemer requested a cost comparison of the "ESS" curve alignment proposed in the T.H. ~b47 corddor study with the previous alignment which connected Sunwood Drive directly to 147th Circle. He reviewed a sketch of the roadway alignment for Sunwood Drive and 149th Avenue and the proposed "ESS" alignment as currently recommended. Planning Commission/October 1, 1996 Page 6 of 9 I I I I I I I I I I I