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Ms. Frolik stated that City Staff has also reviewed the case and site plan and has a different recommendation from that of the Planning and Zoning Commission. From a land use aspect, the proposed expansion is not a signficant change to a use that was approved by City Council in 1988; and the site plan proposes development that will be an improvement to the site and address some of the existing problems. Mr. Robert Wojcik referred to the Staff recommendation that the lots be consolidated into one parcel and stated that he would prefer to keep the lots separate to provide him the flexibility to market them as such in the future; also in the best interest of marketing the subject properties in the future, he requesting being able to retain two accesses onto Hwy. #10. Mr. Hartley recalled that when the conditional use permit was discussed in 1988 that applies to the existing operation, Council instructed the applicants to block their accesses during off-business hours to avoid drive through, short-cut maneuvers that drivers make. Obviously, Council did not anticipate the other traffic hazard that results when potential customers park in the road right-of-way during off-business hours. Mr. Robert Wojcik referred to the concern expressed regarding accumulation of inoperable vehicles and stated that he has upgraded his facility and he is willing to have his operation inspected periodically. Mr. Hartley stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission has some valid concerns; the Planning Commission and the City Council are both interested in providing for quality development; the applicant is interested in improving the site; the City should try to work with the applicant while maintaining certain standards. Councilmember DeLuca stated that he can understand the applicants to desire to keep the parcels as separate lots of records with accesses onto Hwy. #10; arrangements should be made to only utilize the western most driveway during operation of the site as a used vehicle sales lot. Councilmember DeLuca questioned the validity of proposed findings of fact #17, #22 and #23 and noted that facts #25 and #26 are conflicting. Mr. Goodrich stated that from a legal aspect, he is concerned with granting a conditional use permit and denying an expansion that represents a minor change in the operation. Motion by Councilmember Pearson and seconded by Councilmember Cich to indicate that City Council is considering approving Robert and Louis Wojcik's request for a conditional use permit to expand Ramsey Auto Sales and to refer the case back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for input regarding appropriate terms to be included in the conditional use permit. Further, that like the Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council has particular concern with off-street parking being provided for during off-business hours. Further Discussion: Councilmember Peterson stated that he doesn't feel the site plan has really addressed the issue of safety. Councilmember DeLuca stated that the presence of Ramsey Auto Sales is not creating a unique traffic situation at Cty. 56 and Hwy. #10; the same traffic situation exists at Cty. Rd. #57 and Hwy. #10. Councilmember Peterson questioned whether the City could trust the Wojciks not to begin accumulating inoperable vehicles again. Ms. Frolik noted that City Staff has initiated a request that the State post 'no parking' signs along Hwy. #10. Mr. Goodrich stated that the concern for City Council/August 8, 1989 Page 6 of 10