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Page 3 - Planning Commission Minutes - June 20, 2000 6 Ayes - 0 Nays, Motion Carried. Hearing was closed. Zisla said the proposed configuration does not fit well, and it is unfortunate Smith does not have ownership of both parcels. Operating two gas stations is not ideal and approval is difficult with unresolved issues. Even though this proposal fills the need for a grocery store, it does not address the future of the Lunds site. Schiferl noted the increased outdoor activity at the site and is inclined to deny the proposal. Schmitz agrees there are many unknowns, and has concern of the increased number of gas pumps. O’Brien has issue with two gas stations, and suggested deferral until Smith speaks to residents and determines the Amoco purchase date. Samuelson noted that Council could review the proposal and request deferral to allow for future investigation. O’Brien asked the specifics of a gasoline fume study. Teague said the MPCA would conduct a review if a site has more than 17 pumps. Zisla said the site could contain over 20 pumps if parcels were combined. Zisla said this is a critical intersection, and it is helpful to know the future usage of the site. Zisla questioned if it is fair to let an applicant wait until the shopping center usage is identified. Zisla feels a denial relates to orderly development, use compatibility and traffic flow. Another design or plan could have potential for approval. The following changes were made to the resolution of denial: ·Inclusion of revised site plan submitted for review on June 2, 2000. ·Deletion of Item 4 (referring to vehicle trip traffic) ·Deletion of Item 5 (canopy and lighting) ·Deletion of Item 6 (fumes) ·Revised language to Item 7 ·Deletion of Item 9 (property values) ·Deletion of Item 10, paragraph E ·Deletion of Goal C WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION Motion by Schopf, seconded by O’Brien, to MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDATION OF DENIAL OF SP00-8. 5 Ayes - 1 (Zisla) Nay, Motion Carried. Livingston requested Teague to research MPCA regulations regarding the number of gas pumps. Teague presented a special use permit for Industrial Equities, 575 Old Hwy 8, to construct a 8 ft. high fence in the street yard off Campus Dr. The Code limits front yard fencing to 3.5 ft. height and 75% of air must pass through fencing. In this case, the property fronts both Old Hwy 8 and Campus Dr., and requires a special use permit. The fencing would provide security for the vehicle storage area and provide screening to adjacent properties. The 8 ft. high fence would be located on the north and east side, and a chain link fence will serve as a gate into the site. Staff recommends approval of the special use permit. Vicki Chenoweth, 565 Old Hwy 8, noted many issues regarding fencing, vandalism, and light pollution associated with the neighboring industrial property. Chenoweth claims Industrial Equities destroyed their fencing on the north and south side of the property. 3 I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\MINUTES\2000\6-20-00.WPD