Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/05/2005

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is very vocal about his concerns, which causes a lot of tension in the neighborhood. She commented that Mr. Guzzo said the pole barn would be used for'personal use, and not (:ommercial. She indicated she would like to see this Interim Use Permit denied. CImiri)erson Nixt asked how much traffic is being generated by the business. Ms. Berkley indicated there were seven personal vehicles in the driveway the other day, and four ,zommercial vehicles. She stated there are usually two commercial vehicles there. She noted cars have to drive slowly along here because there is a lot of traffic coming in and out onto the road. Chairperson Nixt asked what hours the work seems to be taking place. Ms. Bcrkley indicated they usually start at 7:00 a.m., and she has seen the light on in the pole shed until 7:00 or 8:00 at night. She stated there is some noise occasionally~ but not often. Robert Guzzo, 6160 Green Valley Road, indicated his intention when he built the pole barn was I'br personal use. He stated the business has grown quickly and they outgrew the location they were in. so he thought they could move it to the pole barn for a while to keep overhead down. l:lc noted he did call the City two years ago when they first started because the main office was in his basement. He indicated he was told he did not need a permit at that time. He stated he did not try to mislead anyone. Mr. Guzzo indicated that as to the trucks, the growth of the business has been a learning experience. He stated they did signs for Kohl7s, which were being picked up and dropped off at his location. He indicated that since then they have learned to have the signs brought directly to the job site. He stated there is a path he created for his kids so they do not have to drive on Green 'Valley Road that he intends to pave, which will help with traffic. He reiterated it was not his intent to mislead anyone. Chairperson Nixt asked how he would respond to the concern about the number of trips and the hours o I-' operation. Mr. Guzzo stated their hours are typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. He indicated they had a big order for Gander Mountain recently and had a couple of late nights because the schedule was moved up, but the intent is to only work those hours, Monday through Friday. He noted he also uses thc pole barn for personal use, so he is in there at other times of the day and weekends. Commissioner Shepherd indicated the request is for a maximum of five years. She asked if that was realistic. Mr. Guzzo indicated they do not know how long it will take to move, but the intent is to be out of thc pole barn as soon as possible. He stated he hopes it will be less than five years. He indicated they have been using the pole barn for three to four months and'in that time the business has grown substantially. He noted that right now, paying rent for a different location would set them back. He indicated they own three trucks; a pick-up truck, a flatbed stored at a Planning Commission/April 7, 2005 Page 3 of 23