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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes NOVEMBER 10, 2005 Page 10 of 12  Resolution No. 25 recommends approval, with the following 3 conditions: 1.The application shall be subject to additional review and modification as recommended by the City Attorney prior to being forwarded for City Council action. 2.At the time of a proposed change in use from the existing office use, the applicant shall submit a detailed site access plan. Said plan shall be subject to Public Works Department review and approval and may require the relocation of site access points and modifications to existing public street improvements, or other site modifications as determined necessary to preserve public safety. th 3.Language in the 7 Amendment to the Amended and Restated Development shall be modified to reflect the prohibition on auto services uses, as determined necessary by the City Attorney. Commission Questions of Staff: Loo requested more detail information regarding the process required for approving a gas service station at that location. Johnstone stated the Planning Commission would have the opportunity to review the proposed land use during the PUD public hearing process. Loo asked if the applicant could put in a fueling station. Johnstone stated that it would require a review by the Planning Commission. Applicant Presentation: Walter Koelbel, Jr., property owner stated he was present to answer any questions that the Commission might have for his regarding the application. He continued by stating that the change in use would be more appropriate than the currently approved use. He also stated that he was very sensitive to what would happen to the site a they own undeveloped land in the business park. Pritchard stated that he had a problem with the approval and would vote ‘no’ if a fueling station is one of the approved uses. Koelbel discussed the following:  A fueling station on that side of McCaslin would benefit the neighborhood and the Gateway to Louisville.  The Commercial Development Design Standards and Guidelines have very specific guidelines for a fueling station. Commission Questions of Applicant: No additional questions. Members of the Public: None heard. Commission Questions of Staff and Applicant: No additional comments. Public Hearing Closed / Commission Comments: Pritchard restated his position that he would not support the amendment to the GDP if it included an approved use for a fueling station. McAvinew stated that a fueling station would come before the Planning Commission which would allow the board to address any additional concerns at that time.