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unless the doors remain closed during the drying cycle. Schiferl asked if there was a way to move the car wash on the site. Richmond said that stacking room for cars must be considered when designing a car wash. A left turn into the car wash is advantageous so drivers are aware of the location of the curb cuts. Schiferl stated that turning the car wash 90 degrees would still fit Richmond’s design concerns. Richmond responded that would put the car wash on the south property line. The 30-foot setback would not allow turning the car wash 90 degrees. Turning the building and maintaining the setback would greatly reduce the space in front of the facility. Baker agreed that, in looking at the building drawings, there is room to extend the car wash 25 feet. Richmond stated the applicant wants the cars to enter the car wash straight, not by turning to approach the car wash. Schopf asked if Richmond had considered a moving as opposed to a fixed car wash. Richmond stated that using that type of car wash equipment would add two minutes to the car wash cycle. Most people drive through during the drying cycle. With the door closed, every car would have to sit there during the drying cycle. Schiferl asked if Tank-n-Tummy was a 24-hour operation in the past. Anderson responded that when Shell Oil operated the gas station it was open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. When Tank-n-Tummy took the station more than fifteen years ago, the station began twenty-four hour operation. PH. Motion by Baker, seconded by Schopf, 5 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion Carried. TO CLOSE THE UBLIC EARING Baker stated he could not approve the proposed car wash/gas station if the doors of the car wash remain open during the operation of the car wash because it would be detrimental to the neighborhood. Baker said staff recommended adding Condition #13, “The car wash operate between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. only.” Teague said he was suggesting that condition if the doors remain open. Schopf asked about the actions the neighbors could take regarding the truck parking. Who enforces the parking restrictions, the City or the county? Teague responded the New Brighton Police Department would enforce the no parking zone along E2. Schopf asked if the area was prominently posted “No Parking.” Anderson responded the signs are easy to see and the trucks park right in front of the signs. Schopf asked if the neighbors had spoken to Chief Kelley about this situation. Anderson answered he had not spoken with the Chief, but had talked to several people in the Police Department. Schopf asked if there was a neighborhood Crime Watch group. Crime Watch groups have a police liaison assigned to each Crime Watch area. Larson stated the City Council addressed the parking issue about six years ago. The Council heard the same complaints that were expressed tonight. After studying the issue, the Council determined the truck parking posed a safety concern and also a health concern. Larson said, unfortunately, the neighbors had not called the Council with these parking complaints recently. Larson stated that if a neighbor called him, he would talk to the Police Department about the complaint. Larson asked the neighbors to call him anytime and their complaints will be addressed. Schiferl asked what recourse do the residents have, given the fact the site is zoned Industrial. Teague responded the Police Department would have to address the parking violations. Teague said enforcing the parking restrictions are difficult because the police officers must catch the offenders in the act. Baker asked, if parking violators become a nuisance, can the City revoke the Special Use Permit? Teague responded that nuisance conditions occurring off the site on County Road E2 would not be part of the Special Use Permit. Baker stated he understood some noise was created on the site. Anderson said there is truck noise on the site itself. After the bars close at 1:00 p.m., there have been fights at Tank-n-Tummy. The police have been kept busy at Tank-n-Tummy after closing time dealing with fights and drunk drivers. 4 I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\MINUTES\1999\02-16-99.WPD