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Case #12: Application for Motor Vehiele Sales and Repair Lieense~ Case of SR Auto Community Development Director Frolik reviewed that on April 13, 2004, the Council considered an application fi'om SR Auto for a motor vehicle sales and repair license that had been placed on hold by the Community Development Department in order to resolve some code compliance issues. The issues have been resolved with the exception of the outdoor storage area. The new H-1 Highway requirements state that outside storage areas must be paved with bituminous or concrete. SR Auto and the property owners are requesting a waiver for two reasons: 1) the storage area will be 100% screened and the type of surface inside the enclosure will not be visible to the public; 2) the property currently has no hard surface improvements and is considered lawful non-confolTning; the applicants state that it does not seem logical to pave a storage area when the vehicle display area does not have to be paved. Councihnember Cook noted another reason not to require the paving is that this is in the official mapping area for Highway 10. Motion by Councihnember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to approve SR Auto application for a motor vehicle license contingent upon providing a 55' x 6' enclosure for outdoor storage by June 30, 2004, and providing the City with a surety in the amount of $2,400.00 to ensure compliance with the license contingency. Further discussion: Councilmember Kurak questioned how inspections will be addressed. She exprcsscd concern that the fluids are not always drained from the cars. Community Development Director Frolik replied inspections would be allowed by Fire Inspection, as there was a fire here. The applicant understands his requirements with the county now, and the county has the authority to go onto the property and inspect. Staff is proposing a surety to ensure the fence is put up in a timely manner. Mayor Gamec returned to the meeting at 9:33 p.m. Councilmember Elvig stressed the need to make sure the landowner and the business owner understand the City has the authority to go onto the property for inspections. Radu Kryshmaru, Owner of SR Auto, replied the landowncrs arc aware of this and he does not have any problems if the property is inspected. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Pearson, Elvig, Kurak, Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #13: Cousider Adopting Policy Relating to the Construction of Sound Walls along County Roads Assistant Public Works Director Olson stated during the review of the Alpine Woods Subdivision, staff was directed to draft a policy relating to the construction of sound walls along county roads. After doing research, staff found that Minnesota Statute 116.07 Subdivision 2a excmpts roadways under county jurisdiction fi'om the State Noise Standards unless the roadway has fidl access control. The policy that has been drafted references this statute. Staff recommends the Council adopt the proposed policy. Councilmember Zimmerman questioned if state highways will still need to be dealt with. City Council/May 11, 2004 Page 24 of 36