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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 10, 1997 • ( #5 - #2319 Dick Bury, Classic Car Sales - Continued) Richard Bury gave a background history of his business. It was established in 1987 in Eden Prairie and moved in 1992 to St. Louis Park. Due to the growth of his business and limited spacing at his current location, Bury initiated a purchase agreement contingent on his license being transferred to the location noted according to State criteria. Bury indicated that his business requires a building similar to that size and configuration of a furniture store or grocery store. His current business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. He anticipates requiring limited Saturday hours as well. He sends out cars for any repair work. He noted the business is also not a traffic generator as the majority of business is performed over the phone or by mail. The business traffic at this location would be of a local type. Bury said he does not see a difference in having 4 -6 cars parked outside for display purposes versus other buildings where employees and customers park their cars. Bury said he would be a good member of the community and plans on re- staining the outside of the building, improving the landscape and parking lot. Bury said he is proud of his business, his reputation, and the cars he sells. Jabbour questioned if there were other areas in the B -5 Zoning District that would be • opened up for used car sales if this was approved. It was noted that the use can be controlled through the resolution by limiting the findings as being shown to be similar to an antique dealer or museum through the description of a classic car. Barrett was asked for his opinion. Barrett said the City would have to show why this use is different. Jabbour responded that a car is a car. Goetten noted the wide range in antiques and felt the same applies with cars. She felt the use would fit in with antiques and museums if the Council can legitimately describe the use. Barrett said this would require amending the ordinance to create the category. Jabbour said whatever is done should be interpreted through the B -5 Zoning District. Jabbour said he supported the application. He noted the number of cars displayed outside could be limited. Barrett said the list of what is a classic car could be included. Jabbour confirmed with Barrett that this would be through an ordinance amendment as an additional use. Moorse said this would require review by the Planning Commission. 11