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12-16-96 PC Minutes191 Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission December 16, 1996 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall, Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by Chair Prazak at 8pm. Those present were Commissioners Groger, Johnson, McAleese, Pentel and Prazak; absent were Kapsner and Lewis. Also present were Elizabeth Knoblauch, City Planner and Mary Dold, Recording Secretary; absent was Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development. Approval of Minutes -November 25, 1996 MOVED by Groger, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the November 25, 1996 minutes as submitted. II. Informal Public Hearing -Conditional Use Permit~No 70~ Applicant: JLG. Inc. dba Line-X of Minneapolis and Welsh Companies Address: 6126-28 Olson Memorial Highway Purpose: To allow for the operation of applying polyurethane truck bed liners to existing vehicles in the Industrial Zoning District City Planner Beth Knoblauch gave a brief summary of her report to the commissioners commenting that Line-X, in its operation of applying polyurethane, will be using a non- hazardous material which dries immediately. She continued by explaining the operation of the business noting that there would be no more than three employees and the Line-X will only service four vehicles per day. City Planner Knoblauch noted that Welsh Companies had supplied the City with information on the businesses in the complexes, in order to determine the amount of parking spaces being used. She stated that there seems to be adequate parking available on the site. The applicant's information notes that Welsh Companies is only allotting four parking spaces for its business. City Code requires five spaces. City Planner Knoblauch said, that in her opinion, there should be adequate parking on the lot, and therefore will not required the applicant to pursue more parking for their business. City Planner Knoblauch reviewed the ten factors for consideration for a Conditional Use Permit. Staff is concerned with only one of the factors, that being the effect of any anticipated traffic generation upon current traffic flow and congestion in the area. Although there seems to be no problem with traffic and parking on the site at this time, staff believe that a condition may be appropriate limiting the number of vehicles allowed on-site for this business. Ms. Knoblauch commented that the last factor relative to "other concerns" regarding the use of storage and use of chemicals, and vehicle exhaust in the building, should be reviewed by Inspections and the storage of materials and spraying operation will need to meet the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code and Mechanical Code standards. 1.92 Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission December 16, 1996 Page Two Staff made a favorable recommendation for approval of this business with the following conditions: 1. There shall be no painting, sandin, welding, engine repair or general vehicle maintenance undertaken as part of this conditional use. 2. .The premises shall contain not more than one application booth and an area for preparing vehicles to be sprayed, as shown on the attached floor plan which shall be considered part of the official permit. 3. There shall be no company vehicle used in conjunction with this conditional use unless such vehicle is also the normal mode of transportation for one of the company employees. 4. Where there is any questions as to whether the spraying operation, ventilation system, storage of chemicals, or other structural or mechanical details meet applicable codes, the applicant shall, at its own expense, produce a report on the questioned item,. prepare by a qualified engineer or fire safety specialty organization acceptable to the Fire Chief and Building Official 5. All other applicable local, state, and federal requirements shall be met. 6. Failure to comply with one or more of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of the conditional use permit. Chair Prazak questioned whether the ven#ing was adequate for the process of spraying cars as was used with the previous business. City Planner Knoblauch said that the processes were similar. Chair Prazak also asked who was notified about tonight's meeting. He noted that no other tenants from the building were present at the meeting. Planning Secretary Mary Dold said that Welsh Companies was notified and that the hearing notice stipulates that if they rent any portion of their property it is up to them to notify their tenants. City Planner Knoblauch said that staff had not received any phone calls regarding the request. Jackie Gates, applicant, talked about the noise that would be generated from the compressor during spray time. She said that it takes approximately 15 minutes to spray one vehicle. Commissioner Pentel asked the applicant what preparation there is for spraying the polyurethane on a vehicle. Applicant Gates commented that the prep time takes approximately 1 hour, which includes making sure the bed area is clean and taping of the vehicle so the material doesn't adhere to other parts of the vehicle. She said that some light sanding may need to be done. 193 Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission December 16, 1996 Page Three Commissioner Pentel asked staff about the use of washing vehicles in the building and what kind of controls would be in place in check the water filtering into the water system. Ms. Knoblauch told the commission that the Inspections Department feels that the drainage of water can be handled adequately on the site and Inspections will be inspecting the equipment on the site. Commission Pentel asked the applicant why the operation only handled four vehicles per day. The applicant replied that in order to do a good job, four vehicles are appropriate. She commented that some businesses can do five or six vehicles which is deemed excellent for one days work. Chair Prazak opened the informal public hearing; seeing and hearing. no one, Chair Prazak closed the informal public hearing. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to recommend to the City Council approval of the request for a conditional use permit for the operation of applying polyurethane truck bed liners to existing vehicles in the Industrial Zoning District subject to the conditions listed below. Commissioner Pentel questioned staff on whether staff's first condition above should. be rewritten because the applicant is proposing to do some sanding. City Planner Knoblauch said that the condition could be reworded. 1. There shall be no painting, sanding, welding, engine repair or general vehicle maintenance undertaken as part of this conditional use except for what is necessary for the preparation of the process to apply polyurethane as a truck bed liner. 2. No customer vehicles shall be allowed to remain parked on the lot after business hours; vehicles may be parked inside the building overnight. 3. The premises shall contain not more than one application booth and an area for preparing vehicles to be sprayed, as shown on the attached floor plan which shall be considered part of the official permit. 4. There shall be no company vehicle used in conjunction with this conditional use unless such vehicle is also the normal mode of transportation for one of the company employees. 5. Where there is any questions as to whether the spraying operation, ventilation system, storage of chemicals, or other structural or mechanical details meet applicable codes, the applicant shall, at its own expense, produce a report on the questioned item, prepare by a qualified engineer or fire safety specialty organization acceptable to the Fire Chief and Building Official 6. All other applicable local, state, and federal requirements shall be met. -~ ~. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission December 16, 1996 Page Four 7. Failure to comply with one or more of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of the conditional use permit. III. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City Council, and Board of Zoning Appeals No reports were given. IV. Other Business City Planner Knoblauch briefly reviewed proposed projects in the Golden Hills Redevelopment District and the Area A-1 site. She also informed the commission that Hidden Lakes is getting geared up to bring in their Preliminary Design Plan to amend PUD 45. Commissioner Pentel briefed the commission on a forum she attended on first ring suburbs. V. Adjournment Chair Prazak adjourned the meeting at 6:40pm. v y v ~.. - -_.-~ Lewis, Secretary 1 1 1