11-27-2001 Sibley Township Planning Commission Meeting

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WATT, DAVE CUP#171 AUTO REPAIR FACILITIES 910-224-100-ECO-009 STAFF COMMENTS 11-27-01 PUBLIC RESPONSES: REQUEST: To operate an Auto Repair Shop. ZONING: The property is zoned Commercial. SITE PLAN& ON SITE REVIEW: The site plan identifies the proposed Pole Building as being 50" from the Right of Way of Hwy #371. Customer parking will be between the building and the line of trees along #371, number of spaces not identified. A conforming septic system for the office has been installed along with a 1350 Gal tank for floor drains. The existing house and garage remain on the property and are proposed to be used as rental property. A common drive is shared with the property to the North. There is no indication of an on-site sign. An area of outside storage is not identified. PROPERTY HISTORY: June 2001 a variance was granted for a 100' width tract with conditions: Maintain existing vegetation within the Hwy 371 buffer zone. When vegetation dies, replant with like species. HWY 371 CORRIDOR, FUTURE BACKAGE ROAD: The property is located along the Hwy 371 Corridor. The site is buffered by existing vegetation from the corridor. While there is not an exact location of the backage road, it is intended to be at the west lot line. This tract would then be bordered by 2 public roads with a proposed entrance on the west and vacating the entrance on#371. ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED: 1. On site signage. 2. Number of customer parking spaces. 3. Use and duration of rental property. 4. Outside storage with relation to backage road& adjacent properties. RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS: 1. 100%screening of all stored vehicles from all public roads. 2. Screening plan submitted to P&Z for approval prior to issuance of permit. Screening be constructed prior to June 1, 2002. 3. Alarm on Class V Injection Well Tank, pumping records submitted to Sibley Township. 4. Limited number of cars parked in outside storage area. 5. Hours of operation: Monday thru Friday 8 am to 5 pm. 6. Pole Building not be used for habitation, or other than identified in CUP. 7. Acquire MPCA and EPA permits for disposal of oils, antifreeze, solvents etc, toxic wates.