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Minutes
Special Meeting
April 20,2021
1. Call to Order
Chair Rotty called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m.
Members Present: Rotty, Franceschelli, Lehto, Tesky
Members Absent: Windschitl
Also Present: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager; Charles Anderson,Airlake Truck and
Body
2. Public Hearings—Chair Rotty opened the public hearings
a. Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit Request—Airlake Truck and Body—22096
Canton Circle—Continued
This public hearing was continued from the April 13, 2021,meeting. Airlake Truck,
Body and Paint is proposing to build a 20,000 sf, building at 22096 Canton Circle. The
work consists of vehicle body paint and repair. The proposed building will have a
reception, office,break room and bathroom area in the southwest corner of the building.
An indoor vehicle storage area is proposed in the southeast corner of the building and a
paint booth is proposed in the northeast corner of the building. The remaining area will
consist of open shop area. The building is oriented north and south with the office facing
Canton Circle. There will be 12 off-street parking stalls towards the south end of the site.
There is also room inside the building for vehicle storage. There will be paved area on
the west and north sides of the building for circulation of vehicles. The minimum setback
requirements are met. The B-3 zoning allows for 35%lot coverage. The proposed
building is 19.7%lot coverage. Solid waste containers will be kept inside the building
and moved outside for dumping. Auto repair is listed as a conditional use under the B-3
zoning. All conditions are met with this plan. Staff recommended approval of the site
plan and conditional use permit with conditions:
Member Franceschelli had concerns with physical security, outside lighting for the
parking area and asked if the fire marshal reviewed the plan for anything other than
permits. Mr.Anderson stated they have not gotten to that level of detail yet. Member
Franceschelli noted when that is decided, they should get in touch with city staff. Mr.
Anderson asked what concerns with lighting or security should be addressed. Member
Franceschelli stated no lighting should spill into neighboring property. Staff noted we
can add as a condition to provide a lighting plan.
Member Tesky had the same questions regarding lighting and security.
Chair Rotty asked if there will be outside storage of vehicles. Mr. Anderson replied yes,
at night trucks will be towing in vehicles which will be stored on the west side of the
building. The vehicles will be brought inside during the day. Chair Rotty asked if there
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is adequate screening. Staff noted this is not adjacent to residential use so no screening is
needed.
Member Franceschelli asked if the business will end up with unusable parts stacked
outside. Mr. Anderson replied no,they work on tractors,UPS trucks, etc. They pull off
aluminum parts, store them inside or recycle them.
Chair Rotty noted this is a nice building and asked them to be respectful of their
neighbors.
MOTION by Franceschelli, second by Tesky to close the public hearing. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
The four conditions of approval are:
1. A sign permit application shall be required for any signage to be placed on site.
2. The applicant shall obtain all necessary building and fire permits that may be required
for the establishment of the proposed use.
3. Contingent upon engineering comments as outlined in the April 15, 2021,
memorandum from Assistant City Engineer Decur.
4. A lighting plan is required.
Mr. Anderson agreed to these conditions. MOTION by Lehto, second by Franceschelli
to recommend approval of the Airlake Truck and Body site plan and conditional use
permit subject to the above conditions. APIF,MOTION CARRIED.
3. Adjourn
Chair Rotty noted the next regular meeting is May 11 and will be in person. He thanked
Communications Specialist Siebenaler for her assistance with the zoom meetings this past
year.
MOTION by Tesky, second by Lehto to adjourn at 5:26 p.m. APIF,MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Cynthia Muller
Administrative Assistant