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Sent byr LAW OFFICES 4750311 +;06/07/02 9:04; ^|£ul_#341 ;Page 3/4 WJM PROPERTIES, LLC Description of Proposed Uses - 260S W. Wavzata Blvd, Zoning Application #02-2705 WJM Properties, LLC proposed to use the facility at 2605 West Wayzata Boulevard as a wholesale distribution facility primarily serving the retail automotive operations owned by Maurice J. Wagener. The location within the building of each respective function is identified on the Preliminary Building Plan previously submitted to the City of Orono. Functions located within the enclosed building are more fully described as follows: The Bodyworks body shop will be located within an area of approximately 45.400 square fMt in the southeastern portion of the building. Body shop activities will be fully enclosed. Outside storage of damaged cars and cars "in process" will be completely fenced in parking areas South and Southeast of the building. Cars on which all body work has been com^. eted will be staged in the east parking lot for immediate delivery or pickup. Body shop facilities and fenced outside storage are allowed uses. A new fenced bituminous parking lot is proposed southwest of the building. The proposed tot is 200 feet by 200 feet, would follow existing grades, and would not materially alter the existing drainage plan. Parts Warehouse and Offices A wholesale parts warehouse and associated offices will be located within the east/center portion of the building and will consist of approximately 62,700 square feet. Parts sales are primarily sold by phone and are "route delivered" to customers by employee/drivers. Limited "will call" wholesale customer visits are expected and will be accommodated at a wholesale parts desk. While limited retail sales were referenced in the o^inat Conditional Use Application, that proposed use is being withdrawn, incoming deliveries will average 1 to 2 delivery trucks per day. Outgoing route delivery departures and arrivals will number 3 to 4 per day. Wholesale warehouse is an allowed use. Customer parking in the east lot vrill be very minimal. Related parking lot uses will be primarily for employee parking, and delivery vehicle parking. Auto Prep Area The Auto Prep Area will occupy 18,300 square feet within the northeast portion of the building. All auto prep activities en;ept truck unloading will occur Inside the building. WJM expects to receive approximately ten incoming loads of new automobiles per month. New automobiles will be unloaded and will be stored outside perxling