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John Buzik, 661 207th Avenue NE in East Bethel, stated staff has been reviewing his request for <br /> some time. He reported at this time the property only had 10 cars on the lot at 7820 Riverdale <br /> Drive. He requested the proposed layout be supported in order to maximize the property at 7850 <br /> Riverdale. He recommended the employee parking stalls be reduced in width to seven or eight <br /> feet given the fact it would not be used for guest parking. He discussed the huge cost he would <br /> have to incur to install the proposed fence, along with the parking lot and curbing. He requested <br /> the Commission not require the fence. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated the City did not want to see a large number of <br /> parking stalls go unused. However, the City had to consider the future users of the site and <br /> wanted to ensure the property had adequate parking. <br /> Mr. Buzik did not object to setting parking parameters based on his use as he planned to be at <br /> this site for a long time. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy asked how many parking spaces were required. <br /> Mr. Buzik reported each dealer was required to have five parking stalls by the State and noted at <br /> present he had 11 dealers. This meant he was required to have 55 parking stalls, but reminded <br /> the Commission that currently the property only had 10 cars on site. <br /> City Planner Anderson discussed the parking standards further noting the State requires five <br /> parking stall per dealer. He then reviewed the City's parking requirements noting the City <br /> requires one parking stall for every 10 automobiles displayed, three parking stalls for every <br /> overhead bay, along with parking for each full-time employee. <br /> Mr. Buzik explained the additional parking spaces would be used by the adjacent building (7850 <br /> Riverdale Drive NW). <br /> City Planner Anderson commented the two parcels would be linked together to allow the parking <br /> to be shared. <br /> Further discussion ensued regarding the parking needs for the two properties. <br /> Mr. Buzik provided further comment on how the used car sale market was changing and that <br /> many sales were occurring over the internet and therefore did not require large parking lots full <br /> of cars. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy questioned how many parking stalls were needed to support Mr. Buzik's <br /> business. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill asked Mr. Buzik how many new dealers would be <br /> added to the building/buildings. <br /> Mr. Buzik anticipated he would have 14 more dealers. <br /> Planning Commission/April 7,2016 <br /> Page 9 of 14 <br />