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Jeremy Anderson, 6228 Highway 10, discussed how he has grown his business over the years and <br />reported he was looking to purchase a small property from his neighbor. He explained he was one <br />of the largest snow plow dealers in Minnesota. He noted he has grown from four employees to ten. <br />He requested the Commission allow him to park trailers and equipment outdoors. <br />Chairperson Bauer asked if Mr. Anderson would out grow this space in the future. <br />Mr. Anderson stated he was unsure at this point and explained this would depend on the economy <br />over time. <br />Commissioner VanScoy questioned if the applicant would be building on the new land. <br />Mr. Anderson explained at some point in the future he would like to construct a building to house <br />his two dump trucks. <br />Commissioner VanScoy indicated he was having a difficult time supporting this request given the <br />City's setbacks. <br />Chairperson Bauer asked if the triangular parcel was a separate parcel. <br />City Planner Anderson reported this was the case. <br />Commissioner VanScoy requested further information regarding the landscaping for this property. <br />City Planner Anderson explained staff would be working with the applicant on a landscaping plan <br />that would be drafted prior to this item being considered by the City Council. <br />Commissioner VanScoy commented on the buffer that was supposed to be in place between E <br />zoned properties and R-1 properties. <br />City Planner Anderson discussed the buffer yard and fencing that would be in place to assist with <br />screening this property. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill reported the Council supported flexibility with the <br />setbacks while requiring plantings and landscaping to create a proper separation. <br />Commissioner Anderson stated he would prefer to have slats within the fence instead of cloth. <br />Commissioner Woestehoff questioned how traffic would flow in and out of this property. <br />Mr. Anderson discussed how traffic would flow in and out of the site. He noted this would not be <br />a high traffic area. <br />Commissioner Gengler asked what the hours of operation would be for this business. <br />Planning Commission/December 6, 2018 <br />Page 3 of 12 <br />