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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 17,2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#02-2795 WJM PROPERTIES, Continued) <br /> Since hours set the stage for the operation,Rahn felt it important to be specific. <br /> Smith suggested a guideline of Monday-Friday 9AM to 6PM, Saturday 9AM to 12PM be sent to <br /> Council. <br /> Mr. Johnson maintained that restricting the hours of operation for the body shop and parts would reduce <br /> and limit the efficiencies. <br /> Bellows reiterated that the idea is to limit the retail or walk in business. <br /> Mr. Johnson was asked to address the hours of operation as they pertain to the showroom or auto sales <br /> only. <br /> Gaffron advised the Commissioners, while they probably cannot limit the hours for the industrial side of <br /> the business,they certainly are within their jurisdiction in limiting the retail aspect of the showroom side. <br /> Bellows inquired whether the City Engineer has reviewed the area to ensure access for semis loading and <br /> unloading freely within the site and in order to avoid standing on highway 12. <br /> Mr. Johnson stated that if parking spaces need to be eliminated in order to allow for easier access they <br /> will. <br /> Smith inquired what if any changes to the exterior would be made. <br /> Mr. Fitchel pointed out that exterior paint will be completed after the roof repairs are made to eliminate <br /> the moisture problems. The brick and panel will remain on the east facade. <br /> Gaffron stated that all parties would like to see a higher quality than has been there to date. <br /> Smith asked if the City would like to limit transports. <br /> Weinberger noted that this would be too difficult to monitor. <br /> Bellows repeated earlier suggestions to review the entire operation after a certain amount of time. By <br /> reviewing the application for compliance at the City's discression at a certain point in time. <br /> Smith moved,Bellows seconded,to accept Application#02-2795,WJM Properties,2605 West <br /> Wayzata Boulevard,a conditional use permit for outside storage and open sales lot, having <br /> reviewed the staff recommendations on page 5 and found them acceptable,having reviewed, <br /> modified and added to the suggested conditions for approval on pages 5 and 6 as noted in the <br /> minutes. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> PAGE 25 OF 29 <br />