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Session 1904 December 15, 2003 Letters Commission to review the sculpture, because its sudden appearance will startle citizens and members of the Commission. Mr. Lieberman pointed out that the Council has no say over the sculpture to be placed in front of Craft Alliance. Mr. Sharpe asked if the Council could deny approval for the placement of the sculpture. Mayor Adams said that the sculpture has already been purchased for use on private property, ensuring the owner of certain rights, and the only reason for discussion about that placement is the prior agreement cited by Mr. Ollendorff. Mayor Adams did not know the ramifications of denying approval. Mr. Munkel then called for the question. There was a unanimous vote to call on the question. The original motion to approve was passed by a vote of AYES: five and NAYS: two (Ms. Welsch and Mr. Wagner). Mayor Adams then asked Mr. Ollendorff to forward information to the Arts and Letters Commission so they will be apprised of the change, making sure they understand it will be placed on private property. AGENDA ITEM 2 - 8130 DELMAR PLANT NURSERY/GIFT STORE - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: Mr. Ollendorff concurs with the Plan Commission recommendation for approval of a conditional use permit to allow this corner lot to be utilized as a plant nursery/gift retail establishment with outdoor plant material display. Conditions should include timely installation of an approved landscape plan. Outdoor uses limited to gardening and planting materials appropriately displayed, repaving asphalt surfaces, regular litter policing of the site and adjacent public property, litter and refuse disposal containers properly sited and maintained, lighting in compliance with codes and protective of neighboring properties and construction of a six foot high sight proof fence or wall adjacent to residential abutting properly. Mr. Munkel moved approval of this measure and Mr. Sharpe seconded the motion. Discussion followed in which the following points were introduced: Ms. Welsch asked if there was an estimate about the amount of traffic this business would generate? Mr. Ollendorff reported that no study was made, but there was a staff finding, which read:" ... it is reported that 17,000 cars per day and the manner in which the building is situated will offer excellent visibility; there will be no extraordinary activity on the property causing neighboring home owners to be annoyed with daily operation; hours of operation are nine a.m. until six p.m., six days a week." Mr. Ollendorff said those comments were the information provided by the applicant; the staff report to the Plan Commission found the application to meet requirements, but contained no separate analysis. Ms. Welsch encouraged the Council to take note of any unforeseen traffic problems as the business becomes established. Mr. Sharpe said neighborhood citizens attended the Plan Commission meeting when this new business was discussed and expressed their pleasure at its opening at this site. Mr. Wagner asked about parking provisions and if six spaces meet the code requirements? Staff review and Plan Page 4