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Nathan Wahlberg was present to address the Planning Commission. He had contacted Staff at City Hall and was told his plan to open a used automobile dealership would require a Conditional Use Permit. He had gone through our zoning rules and wanted to bring a couple things to the Planning Commission's attention. The location he would be leasing is 29317 State Highway 371. The property is zoned Commercial and is just north of Crow Wing Auto Body,the barn structure. He contends that the sale of used cars would be a Retail Use provision. Retail Use is described as "The principal use of land or buildings for the sale of goods to consumers. The goods are normally not for resale, and usually sold in small quantities ",g, r. Wahlberg felt that this definition applies to the sale of used cars. wq' 4. z Mr. Wahlberg then read the definition of Commercial U rrinciple use of land or buildings for the sale, lease, rental, trade of products, go s or s s. " He felt that the sale of used cars falls under that also. ` { He further pointed out the definition of the Commercial Zone as To pro toning classification for commercial uses oriented around,the automobile. Mr. Wahlberg stated that the County= ulations do not have a Conditional Use for used car lots;they would be a permitted us v UP manes if more difficult to begin doing business,more red tape. For auto deale e has a lot o ,rules and regulations. He hoped to get around the Conditional Use�rmit �.; Ong a CUP for this could lead to unlicensed dealers. There already may be �c e comes a disadvantage to the consumers. The State requires ifi6 oning authority to sign�f n their application. Mr. Marohn} e the Planing Commission could make the decision whether this propose � se wou „ Wither etail Use or Commercial Use, Other. No ordinance is perf qg 1 r Mr. Wahl xplalned th�lhe is proposing a small scale operation. Mr. Marohn explained tha' CUP feet$450 plus recording fees. There is one month of time I involved. Issue e looked at would include: impervious coverage, screening, neighbor concerns,' �e and number of cars on display. The City has restrictions on signage. We would ed a site plan and a sewer inspection even if it is over-the-counter. The reason for the fee is for the public hearing,notifications and published notices. No Business Plan is required. Mr.Wahlberg explained that he will be using an existing building and plans to display 5 cars. It is an incubating business. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that Mr. Wahlberg's proposal for a used car dealership would be a Retail Use and would be allowed up to 15 cars. A MINUTES 5 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission July 21, 2011