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to result in a more uniform look to the building, and to allow construction of a 40-foot bituminous driveway from the east parking lot to the east property line. Due to delays caused primarily by conditions imposed by the Miimehaha Creek Watershed District related to wetland buffer and easement requirements, WJM Properties has now applied for an extension of the approvals granted in Resolution No. 4845 to December 31,2004, or an extension of 16 months. Staff finds no apparent issues with an extension of the prior approval, noting that Monies has been making revisions to the interior and exterior of the building and has complied to date with the conditions of the Resolution. Request to Amend Berm & Vegetation Requirement Please carefully review the letter of request submitted by the applicant. In addition to the time extension request, applicant requests that a S' fence no less than 50% opaque, be substituted for the screening berm and plantings required at the north and northeast end of the east parking lot (Condition 4 of Resolution No. 4845). The berm was to be 3' high and planted with junipers, to screen the display parking areas from view of Highway 12. Staff believes the fence should be allowed, but only as an interim screening solution, and that a condition be established that the berm and plantings shall be required at such time that the applicants’ issues with the MCWD are resolved. It should be noted that all improvements resulting in the creation of additional impervious surface have been put on hold. These include the new display lot at the north end of the building, the driveway along the west side, and the new parking areas south of t building. However, use of the existing east parking lot will eventually commence, and its screening is necessary regardless whether the remaining elements are constructed. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of extension of the timeframe for applicant to meet the conditions of approval of Resolution No. 4845 to December 3 1 ,2004; and recommends approval of an amendment of the existing CUP to allow for interim use of fencing in lieu of berms and vegetation along the north and northeast sides of the parking lot, per applicants stated amendment language (See page 2 of Letter of Request) subject to the following condition: I. The berm and plantings shall be required at such time that the applicants’ issues with the MCWD are resolved. Pianning Commission Options for Action 1 . Recommend approval with conditions as noted or with additional'revised conditions. 2. Recommend denial (state reasons). 3. Table (specify reason). 4. Other Action. 103-2948 WJM Properties Lie.-Momc* Automotive Croup 260S West Wayiaw Boulevard Pape 2 of 2