Laserfiche WebLink
MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, May 19, 2003 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#12) #03-2902 WJM PROPERTIES,LLC., 2605 WAYZATA BOULEVARD <br /> WEST, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, 12:51 — 1:00 A.M. <br /> Peter Johnson, Council for Monies Automotive Group; Michael Anger, supplier of the <br /> storage tanks; Tom Maddox and another representative of WJM,were present. <br /> Gaffron explained that WJM Properties had applied for an amendment of their CUP and <br /> site plan approvals granted in August 2002 via Resolution No. 4845. The amendments <br /> include the following: <br /> 1. Installation of a motor fuel station to support the approved body shop, auto prep <br /> and wholesaling operations (`Motor Fuel Stations' are a conditional use in the <br /> Industrial District). <br /> 2. Refinishing the east facade of the existing building with EIFS (Exterior Insulation <br /> Finish System) to result in a more uniform look to the building. <br /> 3. Approval to construct a 40-foot bituminous driveway from the east parking lot to <br /> the east property line. <br /> With regard to the access driveway, Gaffron indicated that the applicants were advised in <br /> Condition No. 9 of Resolution No. 4845 that access to the site may change in the future <br /> and applicant agreed to discuss the matter at such time that the City or adjacent landowners <br /> initiate such discussion. Applicants have initiated discussion with Long Lake to attempt to <br /> gain access to Industrial Boulevard to the east via a route behind the golf dome. Public <br /> Services Director Greg Gappa is in favor of such a driveway, and it has long been our goal <br /> to establish access to/from the industrial park to signalized intersections and eventually <br /> eliminate direct accesses to Highway 12. The proposed access would be angled to align <br /> with the east-west driving aisle within the existing parking lot. <br /> Gaffron acknowledged that there were a number of issues to be resolved before such a <br /> connection could be realized, not the least of which was poor soils and wetlands for most <br /> of the corridor. However, the City would support such an access if the applicants would be <br /> able to obtain it, and the City would want to discuss the potential for establishment of <br /> easements through the WJM property to serve adjacent industrial park parcels. <br /> Gaffron stated that staff recommends approval of the CUP for the private motor fuel <br /> station and the amendments to the commercial site plan for facade changes and the access <br /> to the east, subject to the following conditions: <br /> 1. The proposed fuel system shall meet all pertinent standards of Section 9.34, and <br /> shall meet all pertinent Fire Code requirements. Gaffron noted that the Fire <br /> Marshall had relayed that he had no problem with the use of the storage tanks. <br /> PAGE 37 of 39 <br />