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Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that the Minnesota Dealers license requires the CUP. <br /> She noted that there is a lot of permitting related to selling government vehicles. She confirmed <br /> that the applicant does have his broker's license. <br /> Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to close the public <br /> hearing. <br /> Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners VanScoy,Anderson,Dunaway, <br /> Gengler, Peters, and Walker. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> Chairperson Bauer closed the public hearing closed at 9:03 p.m. <br /> Commission Business <br /> Commissioner Gengler stated that she would like clarification. She noted that there are multiple <br /> suites within the building, and it would appear that Mr. Laws was working with another business <br /> in the building but is now looking to start his own business. <br /> Mr. Gordhammer explained that they are independent business owners. He stated that he has <br /> allowed Mr. Laws and others to work under his license, but they are all responsible for their own <br /> business. He likened this to having multiple car dealers at Mauer Main. He stated that it creates <br /> confusion from the consumer standpoint as the same address is used and only the suite number <br /> differs. <br /> Commissioner Walker asked if Mr. Gordhammer keeps vehicles on the property. <br /> Mr. Gordhammer confirmed that he can keep up to eight vehicles onsite but does not currently <br /> have that many. <br /> Commissioner Walker asked the number of businesses within the building. <br /> Mr. Gordhammer replied that there are 12 to 14 offices and he believed there was about 50 percent <br /> occupancy. He recognized that the property owner is trying to rent more space. <br /> Commissioner Gengler asked if the tenants are all auto related businesses. <br /> Mr. Gordhammer replied that they are different businesses. He noted that many people are <br /> working from home now because of COVID. <br /> Commissioner Dunaway asked if there would be an adverse impact on his business if another auto <br /> broker operates out of that building. <br /> Mr. Gordhammer commented that he has not had that problem and is unsure that a problem would <br /> be created. <br /> Planning Commission/ October 28, 2021 <br /> Page 13 of 23 <br />