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I I I I I I I I I I I I ! I I I I I REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A TOWING SERVICE WITH IMPOUND LOT AND AUTO REPAIR FACILITY IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; CASE OF CHAMPLIN TOWING By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: Champlin Towing is requesting a conditional use permit to establish a towing service with impound lot and an auto repair facility at 14300 Sunfish Lake Blvd. N.W. The subject property is zoned Industrial and towing services and auto repair facilities are not a permitted use in that district. The following items are enclosed for your review: a) b) c) d) Site location map Site plan Proposed findings of fact _Proposed conditional use permit The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on October 5 and there were several residents of Hunter's Hill (neighborhood across the street from the subject site) that spoke in opposition to the request. The major concerns of the residents were the potential for groundwater contamination caused by fluids leaking from damaged vehicles and the traffic generated during the evening hours by this 24 hour operation. Observations: The subject site is the former D.J. Furnace Cleaning facility and all structures and pavement currently exist on the site. The towing service will include an impound lot. City Code states that outside storage is permitted in the Industrial District provided the area is surfaced to control dust. The selected location for the impound lot is paved. In conversations with Anoka County Environmental Services and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, it has been determined that no special permits are required for the impound lot. However, there were recommendations that the conditional use permit be written to require the applicant to apply a sealant to the pavement and use best management practices to reduce the potential for storm water contamination. The auto repair facility on the site will need a hazardous waste generators license to regulate proper collection and disposal of fluids. The applicant stated at the public hearing that historically speaking, he never has more than 20 impounded vehicles in his lot at any given time. With regard to evening activity, he typically gets 0- 2 tow calls between dusk and dawn. A portion of the site is also fenced. The applicant is proposing to fence in the balance of the site so that the impound lot will be completely contained and separated from the front offices and customer/employee parking area. City Code requires that the impound lot be screened from neighboring uses and the residential district on the east side of Sunfish Lake Blvd. N.W. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission have recommended that wherever chain link fencing is used, a tree screening also be