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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> . Monday,Apri117,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#06-3185 WJM Properties,Continued) " <br /> Johnson stated Staff would be unable to tell which car has been test-driven and that they could test-drive <br /> cars that are in storage. Johnson stated they do not want to do that and would rather comply with the <br /> city's ordinances. <br /> Jurgens stated in his opinion this site is being expanded to accommodate retail sales. Jurgens questioned <br /> the need to have that many vehicles to test-drive. <br /> Johnson stated this issue has been presented to Staff and the Planning Commission previously and that the <br /> conditional use permit granted by the city allows them to establish their business here and that they have <br /> invested millions of dollars into this facility. Johnson indicated there is a problem with a quantitative <br /> limit of test-drive vehicles because under the city's new ordinance it says that this is no longer a permitted <br /> use. Johnson stated he anticipates that if he comes back in five years and they need more than 401ease <br /> cars,the new city attorney will say that they cannot permit a use that is not on the list. <br /> Rahn stated he understands that concern but that he would like Morries to come up with a specific <br /> number. <br />. Johnson stated the number is inconsistent with the idea that this business is going to grow over time. <br /> Jurgens stated Morries has been in business a long time and that he should be capable of doing a <br /> projection in order to provide some estimated,realistic numbers. <br /> Rahn pointed out the applicant moved forward and invested in this lot with a limit of 401ease spots and <br /> no guarantee from the city that theywould allow more test-drive vehicles. <br /> Johnson stated they had the ability to come back in and ask for an increase in that amount as long as they <br /> met reasonable conditions. Johnson stated they do have rights as a property owner. <br /> Winkey stated he understands why the applicant is hesitant to provide a specific number and that there is <br /> ample stipulation by the applicant that this is not going to turn into retail sales. Winkey stated the <br /> downside is that there would be more cars in the lot than what was in the original proposal because the <br /> leased cars would stay in the lot longer. Winkey stated he feels there are enough restrictions in place to <br /> prevent this lot from becoming a retail sales lot. <br /> Jurgens commented the use would be growing. <br /> Winkey stated the inventory would grow but not the use. <br /> Jurgens stated in his opinion an increase in inventory would equal an increase in the use. Jurgens stated <br /> things tend to evolve and the more that is added,the greater the chance that this site will turn into retail <br /> sales. <br /> Winkey stated the greater number of vehicles would not increase the traffic to the site. <br /> PAGE 15 <br />