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located at 7029 Highway #10 N.W. Commissioner Terry noted that the site plan includes access to Hwy. #10. Commissioner Terry recalled that at the time Larry's Autos received site plan approval, Mr. Rudesill agreed to park his vehicles 25 feet from the front property line to allow for vehicular access to adjacent businesses and not create a need for an additional access from Kovar Addition onto Hwy. 4/10. Commissioner Holm noted that the site plan indicates that the building will not meet the 50% other than metal requirement. Mr. Frey stated that he will comply with the other than metal requirement. A discussion ensued regarding whether or not commercial buildings are required to have perimeter frost footings rather than poles set on cement pads. Motion by Commissioner Holm and seconded by Commissioner LaDue to table action on Mr. Frey's request for site plan approval until City Staff can provide a report on when perimeter frost footings are required and a determination from Mn/DOT regarding Mr. Frey's application for a drainage permit and an access permit. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Zimmerman, Commissioners Hendriksen, LaDue, Holm and Terry. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Shumway. Case #10: Request For A Conditional Use Permit To Maintain More Than 3 Vehicles For A Home Firewood Sales Business; Case of Mr. Arnold Klar: Mr. Klar was present requesting a conditional use permit to amend the conditional use permit issued in 1984 for a home firewood sales business by listing all equipment and vehicles used in the operation. Sue Johnson - 15951 Potassium Street N.W. - Stated that she has been a neighbor to Mr. Klar for 10 years and his equipment is always stored and wood piles are always stacked neatly in the back yard. Ms. Johnson stated that she does not feel the business is a hazard to the neighborhood. Mr. Salonen - 15931 Osium Street N.W. - Stated that he has lived in the neighborhood for 18 years, has observed Mr. Klar's firewood business since it's beginning and he agrees with Ms. Johnson. Stated that Mr. Klar keeps a neat operation, it is not an eye sore nor a hazard to the neighborhood. Stated that Mr. Klar also has the nicest front yard in the whole neighborhood and he supports his request to keep his business equipment and vehicles on the property. Mr. Klar stated that he has small children and he makes sure the equipment and wood are stored in a safe manner; he is very concerned about being able to continue to operate the business from his home and makes every effort to operate the business neatly and quietly. Mr. Klar noted that he does not store fuel on the property. Mr. Klar also noted that at the time he applied for the conditional use permit in 1984, he did have all the vehicles and support equipment he is currently using on the property, with the exception of the cat crawler, but for some reason the conditional use permit only specified 3 vehicles. The Commission proceeded to review the proposed findings of fact. Planning & Zoning Commission/April 4, 1989 Page 7 of 12