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03-22-10 PC Agenda AGENDA Planning Commission Regular Meeting Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Chambers Monday, March 22, 2010 7pm 1. Approval of Minutes a. February 22, 2010 Regular Planning Commission Meeting 2. Informal Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit - 2420 Nevada Avenue North.... CU-127 a. Applicant: U.S. Fleet Lease - Edward Johnson, Applicant b. Address: 2420 Nevada Avenue North c. Purpose: To allow the operation of a used motor vehicle sales business in the Industrial Zoning District. 3. Short Recess 4. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings 5. Other Business 6. Adjournment ate formats upon a 72-!1our request. Please call 763-593 (TTY: 7 to make a request. Examples of alternate formats may include large print, electronic, Braille, audiocassette, etc. Regular Meeting of the Golden Valley Planning Commission February 22, 2010 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall, Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on Monday, February 22, 2010. Vice Chair Waldhauser called the meeting to order at 7 pm. Those present were Planning Commissioners Cera, Eck, Kluchka, McCarty, Schmidgall and Waldhauser. Also present was Director of Planning and Development Mark Grimes, Police Chief Stacy Altonen, Deputy Fire Marshal Ed Anderson and Ad . e Assistant Lisa Wittman. Chair Keysser was absent. January 25, 2010 Regular Planning Commission Mee ously to approve the 1. Approval of Minutes Eck noted some typographical errors. MOVED by Eck, seconded by Schmidgall and January 25, 2010 minutes with corrections. g and Development, reminded the Commission that this uary 11, 2010 meeting in order to obtain some additional and Fire Departments including a code analysis. He explained een done on the property and there is some work that will need o fulfill the requirements of the code analysis. He stated that one e de analysis is if the parking area is reconfigured to provide proper ency vehicles, there would only be four parking spaces available in the rear ar building as a result. Therefore, requiring the applicant to provide 25 parking spaces is going to be impossible. However, the applicant has been working with the neighboring property across the street to secure off-site parking. Continued Informal Public He - 850 Florida Avenue South - nditional Use Permit Amendment #1 2. Applicant: 3rd Lair Skate xisting skate park to be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a to reduce the required number of parking spaces. Grimes discussed the applicant's request and stated that based on past performance, staff cannot recommend the extended hours being requested by the applicant. They have continued to violate the hours of operation allowed in their current Conditional Use Permit, even as recently as this past week. He said staff's recommendation is to not approve the applicant's request to extend their hours of operation, require the applicant to meet the Fire Marshal's issues regarding the code analysis and require the applicant to provide off- street parking. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission February 22, 2010 Page 2 Stacy Altonen, Police Chief, stated she feels the activities that occur at the skate park are positive for youth and that her concern is not about the activity, it is about the operation of the business. She stated that there have been repeated violations of the Conditional Use Permit relative to the hours of operation and by the applicant's own admission they've had unauthorized overnight events for the past six to seven years. Altonen explained that after the January 11 Planning Commission meeting several members of city staff met with the applicants regarding their request and to discuss how they could come to some sort of compromise. During that meeting the F rshal clearly spelled out the fire code issues and the applicants were told t ed to be addressed and presented prior to this Planning Commission meeti also told the applicants at that meeting that it is hard for her to suppo their track record of repeatedly violating their Conditional Use Per surprised and disappointed when she realized after their me ant's website lists their hours as midnight on some nights when th een allowed to be open until 1 0 pm. She stated that as recently as Il;:lst Thu , ary 18, there were several people using the skate park after 11 p T nt in Icated to the police that they could not be open to the public a y could have private skate parties after 10 pm. She said one of the r ntly being made by the applicant is to allow them to have private p s en after 10 pm. Five nights ago they told the police that they didn't k's ed is another indication of dishonesty. She said she is concerned ut the dir -compliance with the existing Conditional Use Permit and does noteS 9rt.thisalinl~ndment request. She added that the kids have to be safe and thei 'arents he to know their kids are safe in regard to fire code issues, capacity issues a ral nagement of the operation. ai, reiterated that staff asked the applicant to do a code how that it meets the building and fire code requirements, the and the occupancy and classification of the building itself. He h de analysis and found ten items that needed clarification. One of arding access to the back of the building. He explained that in order fi apparatus turnaround the majority of the parking spaces in the back ould need to be eliminated leaving them 3 or 4 parking spaces in that area. He is his understanding that the applicants now understand what needs to be done in regard to the code analysis items. ent that required law enforcement intervention of ng he facility. Altonen said she didn't have the wouldn't say it is a troublesome spot in terms of Eck asked if there has ev any kind because of con applicant's history . he traditional police cal Kluchka asked if the code analysis was specific to expansion of the building. Anderson explained that the building code and fire code have changed since the building was first inspected in 2002. Grimes added that there is also less space available behind the building than there was originally because that area is being used for storage and skate ramps so there is less room for emergency vehicles to turn around. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission February 22, 2010 Page 3 Waldhauser asked Anderson to point out on the site plan where emergency vehicles enter the site and how they turn around. Anderson referred to a site plan and discussed the location of a proposed "hammerhead" turnaround and the parking spaces that would have to be removed. Cera asked if the proposed amendment were not granted if the applicant would still have to bring the property into compliance with the fire and building codes. Anderson said yes and added that he will work with the applicant to set up a schedule of how the outstanding issues will be addressed. Muller stated that over the past three month on a significant financial d he believes that every y have spent over $4,000 in at are still representative of the way is is t at there have been no significant ~.! has required there to be additional for the parking area that will reduce the size of II of the items in the code analysis have been closing at 10 pm and have cancelled their all- they are not able to return to their previous operating 000 per year which will put incredible stress on their Mark Muller, Applicant, stated that 3rd Lair has been in business fo 1 have been in Golden Valley. He stated that in the time they haven he knows of five other skate parks that have gone out of busi Th to survive the difficult economy by responding to their custo to keep their customers engaged. He explained that in makin they've inadvertently violated their Conditional Use Pe. .t an outside their permitted hours and reducing the avail I without making these changes their business mi burden in order to address the concerns concern has been appropriately resolv architectural fees to validate their or" the building is today. The outco changes to the building. He sai signage and some new acc their outdoor skate park. addressed. He stated tha nighter program. H tated model he estimates business. ission that he hopes they will approve his request to have am to midnight and allow them to have an additional 25 nights y ca e open all night, or partial nights in order to have the all-nighter rk rentals. He said he is willing to give the City a 30 day notice for e s and if they do not receive approval for their requested amendment ble to capitalize on the opportunity to maintain their business. He referred to the issue of parking and said they've submitted a plan that allows for four on-site parking spaces and he has a lease agreement approving the rental of the parking lot across the street to the east. He said the proposed parking arrangement will leave enough space for them to operate the outside skate park area which is critical for their business. He stated that there are two groups that benefit from their business, kids and the City of Golden Valley. The City benefits because many of their patrons are not from Golden Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission February 22,2010 Page 4 Valley but they come to Golden Valley and spend money at other surrounding businesses. He said 3rd Lair is highly regarded by several other communities and is considered to be one of the leading skate parks in the nation so he hopes Golden Valley is proud to have them in the community. He added that they are also taking care of a building that was sitting vacant for two years before they moved in and would sit vacant again if they left. He said their business benefits kids by providing a safe and positive environment, their all-nighter events keep kids off the streets, their sessions and lessons provide structure and goals for young people to work toward, their facility provides a safe place to make life-long friends, the activities they provide encourage kid active and healthy and their rules teach kids respect and sportsmanship. He ask ning Commission to support these kids and help them sustain their busi e ad an email of support from a parent of a child who participated in a re e Eck asked the under the curr and adde nighter icult economic be ding a very good job in osphere for young people. Planning Commission e applicant that they are not Ill~~ continue to operate beyond the t the Police Chief spoke of earlier. He s tolic at 9 pm that night and had a park late. Matt Parrish, Mr. Muller's business partner, pm since the last Planning Commission meeting. hanged on their website but they have installed says they are now closed at 10 pm. Kluchka asked for clarification regarding the rental of the fa . . Mullet said t operate the all-nighter events and other special events and they also ve outside~ompanies that rent the facility after hours. Eck said he recognizes the realities of operating~<busl environment. He also recognizes that the applicamt seem terms of managing the business and providi sitive He added that it is difficult for him to und t meeting that there could still be any p in compliance with the Conditional hours allowed. Muller referred to stated that they closed their bu rental from 9 pm to 10 pm t added that they have be He agreed that the hours a large sign on the f nt d omically unfeasible for them to operate their business w n their existing Conditional Use Permit. Muller said yes be open until midnight and be allowed to have their all- tals. icant about the typical age of their customers. Muller stated that o s to kids as young as 3 but their main demographic is kids 8 to 12 Cera asked the applicant how their hours of operation coincide with curfew requirements. Muller said he's not familiar with the curfew laws but he thinks that they would apply more to kids wandering the streets at night. Cera asked Muller if he would be open to having different hours on weekends versus during the week. Muller said before he was made aware that they were violating the hours listed in their Conditional Use Permit they were open until 11 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, until 9 pm on Thursday, until midnight on Friday and until 9 pm on Saturday and Sunday. He added that they frequently have park rentals on Saturday nights after 9 pm. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission February 22, 2010 Page 5 Muller referred to the parking issue and explained that he has permission to rent the lot from their neighbors across the street so he is hoping that solves the parking issue and the main issue left to address is their hours of operation. Waldhauser stated that she visited the site at approximately 3:30 pm and there were a lot of cars parked in the applicant's parking lot as well as on both sides of the street. Muller stated that renting the lot across the street will work well for them because they have opposite business hours. Mark Rodriguez, Mr. Muller's business partner, stated that he believes the cars Commissioner Waldhauser is referring to are PRISM's mers. blic hearing. ner of 3rd Lair, stated that he moved to Minnesota nine years ago i his son to 3rd Lair for five years. He stated that parents are nervous ring their kids to 3rd Lair but after watching the staff with their kids they feel com e. He stated the Chief Altonen has admittedly never been to their facility and is making her decisions based on their website while hundreds of parents every week make the decision that this is a safe environment for their kids based on actual experience and interaction at 3rd Lair. He stated that about a year ago Muller and Rodriguez came to him because 3rd Lair was struggling in the hard economy and over the last year they have really been working hard to sustain their business. He said closing at 9 pm as opposed to midnight, not being allowed to have all-nighter events and reducing the size of their skate park probably won't shut them down, but all of those things hurt ant if on is a that Valley. Waldhauser noted that 3rd Lair also has a facility in Burnsville and they could have the all-nighter events at that site. Muller stated t separate corporation and is smaller than the Golden Valley 10 they need to have the all-nighter revenue in order to stay in Grimes referred to the original site plan that showed 5Glmparki the building. He asked about the fenced-in area. M I r expl referring to is the outdoor ramp area and is not f the original Conditional Use Permit. McCarty as approved by the City. Muller explained that 0 part of their original Conditional Use Per Rodriguez added that there is a gate i Altonen addressed the questions the curfew is 9 pm on weekday (Friday and Saturday). For . weekdays and 11 pm on apply for children who ar correct and added t t th although the Police receive a fair amount children and chll w. S e explained that for kids under 16 ndCiY thr Thursday) and 10 pm on weekends n that, but not yet adults the curfew is 10 pm on dhauser said she assumes those curfew rules p by a parent or adult. Altonen said that was rules apply to kids who are outside. She clarified that oes not receive very many calls to 3rd Lair, they do urrounding businesses regarding unaccompanied Ing and gathering in large groups. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission February 22, 2010 Page 6 their business. He said wants to be allowed to be creative and to be productive so they can keep doing all of things they do for Golden Valley. Shaun Vanvark, Andover, said his family goes to 3rd Lair quite often. He said it is a safe and clean place and Mr. Muller is adamant about keeping the place clean. He said a couple of observations he's made is that the crowd after 9 pm tends to be older kids which is a revenue stream for them. He referred to all-nighters and said they are well supervised and are a great, fun thing these kids are into. He stated that surrounding businesses really do benefit from people spending money in this area ae.is one of many families spending a lot of money in Golden Valley. He said he ciatesJhe City's efforts to make sure fire codes, etc. are up to date but he hopes w t gone o~ in the past hopefully won't be a punishment issue but that 3rd Lair can 0 nd beiwiable and a benefit to Golden Valley. Kristin Parrish, 2725 Cabali organizations and knows Lair provides to this com been rd Lair and frien by cheering mmission to please Jackson Parrish, 2725 Cabaline Trail, Hamel, said he is 10 Y skating at 3rd Lair for five years. He said he has met m of' everyone who works there cares and is supportive them on at contests and teaching them new tric help 3rd Lair because it is his favorite place to b Troy Mosen, said his son also skates at r alone because it is a good place for ki of money to the local businesses in considers that when making their o problem leaving him there ou . reed that 3rd Lair brings a lot Yq~~Sl and hopes the Commission el, sai she works with youth service that are funding programs that provide what 3rd Mike Crawford, 464 skateboarding nd genuinely care are a hug rt of to c10s . t Road, Cable, WI, said he runs a summer camp for he has never worked with a group of people that c as the people at 3rd Lair do. He said the all-nighter events te parks do. He said it would be a great shame if 3rd Lair had no one else wishing to comment, Waldhauser closed the public Cera sta t the applicants are asking for their hours to be changed to 8 am to midnight and noted that someone earlier mentioned that they don't open until 3 pm. He asked for clarification on the hours of operation. Rodriguez explained that during the week they have found that they don't have a lot of business before 3 pm in the winter but their summer business is a whole different dynamic. He explained their current hours and the various programs they offer now and programs they would like to offer in the future. He reiterated that they would like to have their hours be 8 am to midnight, plus the 25 all-nighter events per year. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission February 22,2010 Page 7 Grimes asked Rodriguez if they always have a 30-day advance notice for all of their park rentals including private parties and all-nighters. Rodriguez said they could give the City a 30-day notice for the all-nighter events but they might not always have that much advance notice for other park rentals. He said he feels that if they are allowed to have permission for 25 all-night events per year that would work for their all-nighter events and their private party park rentals. Grimes asked about the youngest person 3rd Lair would let into their facility after 9 pm. Muller said they leave that decision to the parents and to his knowledge is not an issue with curfew because the kids aren't out on the streets, they are' facility. Kluchka said curfew is an issue of parent responsibility and is not r Ie se so they should stop talking about it. Waldhauser said that the curfe su an impact on the surrounding property owners. McCarty said he doesn't doubt that the facility is safe but his clearly violated their Conditional Use Permit and he is ving request based on their past actions. cern is that they've ard time supporting this Schmidgall said he wonders if 3rd Lair had come to them in permission to have the all-nighter events if PI ning C recommended approval. He suggested comply with all the codes and maybe a not allow the all-nighter events until e be inning and asked for mission would have the City asks them to from 8 am to midnight, but e forward movement. Eck agreed that the violations s negative comment about thi and if the hours can be w request. curred but he has not heard one single e said his business appears to be very positive the applicant's are sincere, he would support this Cera said there are the regular bu' s this request on the parking, which seems to have been addressed, 2) to midnight, 3) the all-nighter events; and 4) approving a certain period of time. icants submit a report to the City Council in 6 months that 've the conditions of their Conditional Use Permit. In specific, "up to code" and having a definite parking agreement in place. He e ity has a right to call these violations misdemeanors, or the City can itional Use Permit. He told the applicants that the City cannot see anymore Ions. McCarty asked if there is a reason the Conditional Use Permit hasn't been revoked. Grimes said staff generally likes to work with people rather than having to go to court. He stated that the Planning Commission can recommend approval of the requested amendment he just doesn't want to have unrealistic conditions put in place that are impossible to enforce. Waldhauser said her preference would be to approve the amendment as requested with parameters and a set time to review everything again. She suggested to the applicants that they put together a plan regarding the business side of their operation. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission February 22, 2010 Page 8 Kluchka agreed that the Commission should recommend approval for the extended hours of 8 am to midnight. He suggested that the private rentals be required to obtain a permit from the City in order to give the applicants some flexibility. He also suggested that there be monitoring of their hours and their compliance with the fire code. Waldhauser thought it would be difficult and would require much more advanced notice if a permit was to be reviewed by staff every time the applicants have a private rental. Kluchka said the City has nothing to do with their private events. Cera said he thinks the City and particularly the Police need to know. Grimes suggested requiring 30-days notice for the all-nighter events and a two week notice for the after hour park rentals. Kluchka su ed that the applicants be required to give a two week notice for any event held a d not to separate the all-nighter events from the private party rentals becau~.e complicates things. Muller stated that they rarely have private re als midnight. The applicants agreed that they could give a 30-day ice for th events and a two week notice for the after hour park rentals. 1. e ineffecrlonce 3rd Lair e issues have been yet. He added that nt the code issues. McCarty asked if the conditions they've been discussi complies with all the code issues. Anderson explain addressed with the architect but that nothing has he thought June 1 would be a sufficient deadlineito imple Schmidgall stated that the property is cu applicants that he wants them to under give them the extended hours theY'I~9s deal and doesn't want to hear ab t lhesa sightly. He told the mg Commission is inclined to hopes they'll fulfill their end of the ues six months from now. MOVED by Cera, seconde approval of the request f conditions: and mo ion carried unanimously to recommend Use Permit amendment with the following 3. ace for a screened dumpster. The screened dumpster g Official. y with American with Disability Act standards, including / l"ldicapped-accessible parking. d1agreement for parking access must be obtained from the Flo Avenue South. This document must allow the use of at least 21 r the 3rd Lair. The document must be provided to the City by June 1, 2. 4. Pr e provided that 25 total striped stalls exist and are usable by June 1, 2010. 5. The applicant must submit a report by June 1, 2010 showing that their property has been brought into compliance with the Fire Code and the Building Code both indoors and outdoors. 6. Operating hours shall be 8 am to midnight daily. 7. The City Manager shall be given a 30-day notice for "all-nighter events" and a two week notice for all other after hour events/park rentals Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission February 22, 2010 Page 9 8. The applicant must submit a written a report by September 1, 2010 regarding compliance with their Conditional Use Permit including: parking, safety issues and code compliance. --Short Recess-- 4. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings Kluchka gave a report on the February 16 City Council where all of t were approved. Kluchka gave an update regarding Olson School and the Oi Committee. 5. Other Business No other business was discussed. 6. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p Hey Planning 763-593-8095/763-593-8109 (fax) Date: March 12, 2010 To: Planning Commission From: Joe Hogeboom, City Planner Subject: Informal Public Hearing on Conditional Use Permit (CUP-127) to Allow for the Sale of Vehicles at 2420 Nevada Avenue North - Edward Johnson (U.S. Fleet Lease, LLC) Applicant Background and Proposed Use U.S. Fleet Lease, LLC provides the sale of pre-owned government fleet vehicles. The business is proposing to begin operations at 2420 Nevada Avenue North. The property is located in the Industrial Zoning District, which allows the sales and service of automobiles through a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). U.S. Fleet Lease has operated facilities in the Cities of Maple Grove and Ham Lake. It wishes to relocate to Golden Valley due to its central location. The company specializes in the sales of used (no older than eight years) government vehicles which can be sold to businesses, other government agencies, or the public. Due to the nature of this business, most marketing and promotional endeavors would occur on the Internet, with minimal signage being installed onsite. Analysis of Ten Factors The Planning Commission must make findings on ten factors when reviewing a CUP application. They are as follows with staff comment: 1. Demonstrated Need of the Use: The City requires that an applicant identify a market for the proposed good or service necessitating a CUP. U.S. Fleet Lease has demonstrated its need in the automobile sales market through its previous locations in the North Metro. 2. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The General Land Use Plan Map guides the 2420 Nevada Avenue North as long-term industrial use. A low-intensity automobile sale business is consistent with this land use designation. 3. Effect on Property Values in the Area: The property is not adjacent to any residential areas, schools, or other non-industrial land uses. Therefore, staff does not believe the approval of this permit will negatively affect property values in the area. 4. Effect of Use on Traffic in the Area: The applicant has submitted a proposed test drive route that would be used for test-driven vehicles. The route proposed route would not severely impact local traffic. 5. Effect of Increases in Density or Population on the Area: The proposed use will have no effect on population. 6. Increase in Noise Created by Use: The proposed use will have only minimal impact on noise during normal business hours. 7. Any Dust, Odor or Vibration caused by Use: The proposed use will not create dust, odor, or excessive vibrations. 8. Any Increase in Animal Pests Caused by the Use: The proposed use will not attract animal pests of any kind. 9. Visual Appearance of the Use: The applicant does not propose to alter the exterior of the building. In addition, car storage will occur in the rear yard of the property, which is partially shielded from view. Therefore, the visual appearance of the use will have only minimal impacts to surrounding properties. 10. Other Effects of the Use: Staff does not anticipate any negative effects of the proposed use. Recommended Action Staff recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit 127 allowing U.S. Fleet Lease, LLC to sell vehicles. The approval of a Conditional Use Permit is subject to the following conditions: 1. All signage must meet the requirements of Section 4.20 of City Code. 2. No motor vehicles for sale may be located on City streets at any time. 3. All future improvements to the building must meet the City's Building Code requirements. 4. No major service of vehicles may take place on the premises. 5. The gate to the property at 2420 Nevada Avenue North must be removed or upgraded to the standards of the Minnesota State Fire and Building Codes to allow emergency egress for the occupants at 2400 Nevada Avenue North. 6. All other applicable local, state and federal requirements shall be met at all times. Attachments Location Map (1 page) Memo from Deputy Fire Marshal Ed Anderson, dated March 2,2010 (1 page) Applicant's Narrative (1 page) Test Drive Route (2 pages) Letter from Thomas Macht, dated March 15, 2010 (2 pages) Site Plans (2 pages) MEOlCINE I.AKE RO ) ) )0 )0 )0 :)0 :P . o \ 2445 Subject Property 2420 Nevada Ave. N. 2401 2335 715$ 2520 715(1 o o ::II: w :> '" ~ ;,; '" z 28 2J6l) o '2300 o o 2291 o o 7140 !olAO!SON AVE W 7135 o 0 7105 ~ .c-;.;;;;. 61125 4'b~ V'% 1.4' 6945 o o 7100 m o 2soO o 2455 71111 23711 2365 8 r'" ~ v:! $: ~ ~ :z 2330 28 7130 2305 o 2320 23.25 SANDBURG RP Depa~lky o du Fire Department 763-593-8065 I 763-593-8098 {fax) To: Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Zoning From: Ed Anderson, Deputy Fire Marshal Subject: Fire Department Comments For The Proposed Conditional Use Permit #127, 2420 Nevada Avenue North Date: March 2, 2010 The Golden Valley Fire Department staff has reviewed the proposed application packet for conditional use permit #127, located at 2420 Nevada Avenue North. Listed below are the fire department comments. 1. The proposed parking of vehicles in the rear of the lot located at 2420 Nevada will impede the egress / exit door for the occupants located in the building at 2400 Nevada Avenue North, the building south of this said property. The exit door for 2400 Nevada is located on the northeast corner of that building. 2. Egress and exit door for the building at 2400 Nevada shall meet the requirements of the building and fire codes. 3. The current fence gate located at 2420 Nevada has no access to the public way (driveway / street) for the occupants' egress for 2400 Nevada. The gate shall meet all the requirements as stated in the building and fire codes. 4. Repairs of any motor vehicles on the exterior of 2420 Nevada building shall meet the requirements of the Minnesota State Fire Code. If you have any questions, please contact me at 763-593-8065 or eanderson@ci.Qolden-vallev.mn.us. ea/jl US Fleet Lease, LLC 2420 Nevada Ave No Golden Valley, MN 763-533-6226 Edward A. Johnson(owner) 4355 Xenia Ave No Crystal, MN 55422 612-327-4497 US Fleet lease, LLC (formally Excel One inc.& Action Fleet Sales- second location,) US Fleet Lease offers 11 years of GovernmentlFleet vehicle experience and has operated successfully in the cities of Ham Lake and Maple Grove, MN (C.U.P.'s) US Fleet has chosen the city of Golden Valley for it's headquarters do to it's central location, willingness to do business, along with the cities commitment to the residents. US Fleet lease plans to move into 2420 Nevada Avenue North this location is zoned Industrial which suits both the needs of our business and the City of Golden Valley. The property has a fenced in parking lot that holds 25 vehicles securely, along with ample customer parking. US Fleet only shows and sells vehicles by appointment( one hour reserved for each customer) over the phone or online to businesses such as security companies, government agency's, taxi/limousine companies, and the public. US Fleet lease B2B sales are half of over all sales and this allows us to maintain a low key presence in the community. US Fleet does not promote it's business with any large signs, balloons, or streamers. US Fleet will have only one sign on our door for identification purposes only. All other advertising will be through newsprint, web site, and other online advertisers such as auto trader. com, carsoup.com, and e-bay US Fleet lease specializes in late model(8 years and newer) government, fleet and off lease vehicles to businesses, government agency's and to the public US Fleet lease has off site repair and body work facilities and will not conduct any repair work on site. US Fleet lease is committed to joining the proud city of Golden Valley with our promise of integrity and our mission to provided the finest vehicles and customer service in addition to keeping up with the standards that the city has set forth. US Fleet Lease, LLC would like to thank you for your consideration. Edward A. Johnson C\, ~ US Fleet Lease, LLC 2420 Nevada Ave N Golden Valley, MN 55427 763-533-6226 612-327-4497 direct No test drive will be taken without a US Fleet Lease representative along with the vehicle for insurance purposes. Test drive path; This path avoids any/all School safety zones. Starting from 2420 Nevada Ave N. North to Medicine Lake rd, turn east to Winnetka Ave South(to avoid any school zones) to Hwy 55, West to Hwy 169 North exit 42nd Ave no. return to Winnetka Ave go south to Medicine Lake Rd. east to Nevada ending at 2420 Nevada Ave No. US Fleet Lease, LLC Edward A. 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(A retail location would be a better business plan) At my last view of the mentioned property the lawn irrigation system is hooked into the city water system without a vacuum pressure breaker and with gasoline and used motor oil add to the mix, increases my concerns of water contamination. Attached please find a photo of the boats and other items stored on the property that have been there as long as I've been a neighbor. These things have never been moved or removed and adding cars and car parts would add to the junkyard/storage that this has become. If approval is considered, I think an impact study should be conducted. Thank you for the notice. Best regards, Thomas Macht ~ VI' I' ,;1 r JII .. :, I . - -p:r I t _~;, lo. .- ~.. ~.- -- '"- - ~ ~ \. ..