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I I I Council Meeting Minutes February 23, 1999 Page 6 Council Business. continued Site density, setbacks, parking and drive areas, and landscaping all meet code requirements with the exception of the 15 ft. setback. A noted concern is the noise created by the car wash and its impact to surrounding residential areas. Hiawatha prefers the doors remain open, but would install a noise reduction unit on the dryer. The Planning Commission recommended the door remain closed and operation ceases 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Staff suggested the canopy lighting be recessed to prevent direct light being detectable at the lot line. Benke asked if Hiawatha discussed the future realignment of the Co. Rd. E-2/1-35W interchange with Ramsey County or MNDOT. John Richmond, Hiawatha, stated no discussions have occurred, but there is some concern regarding site access. Benke believes any elevation or grade modifications would greatly affect this proposal, and questioned if the building could be rotated to a northeasterly direction. In the past, the City has requested the County review the sight problem on the bridge, and future redevelopment activity will only warrant reconstruction and grade modifications. Benke feels the plan is a significant improvement over existing conditions, but questioned how the setback would affect the freeway ramp and asked if the item could be deferred two weeks. Bill Martin, Hiawatha, opposes any delays being that preliminary soil borings have been performed and tree removal will begin next week. Larson supports reducing the car wash hours of operation, and added that headlights from vehicles exiting the car wash would shine directly into residences. Martin feels the car wash should be operational continually, and its location provides a better flow of traffic. Larson supports a concerted effort to enforce a "No Parking" ban on Co. Rd. E-2. Teague added that additional landscaping may help to further diffuse headlights. Residents from 2nd and 3rd Avenues presented a petition opposing the gas station/car wash facility construction, reduction of car wash hours of operation, enforcement of Co. Rd. E-2 parking, and other safety concerns. A resident asked if the soil borings performed on his property showed tank leakage or contamination. Martin confirmed the empty tanks are underground, and soil borings will determine soil stability and conditions. Preliminary findings showed pollution on site and into the street, but found no pollution on private property. The MPCA has been notified to determine the correct remediation activities. A resident asked if a sound barrier could be built along the homes abutting Co. Rd. E-2, and installation of a cul-de-sac on both 2nd and 3rd Avenues. Benke feels these ideas could be discussed at the Neighborhood Grid Meeting on March 1. A resident asked if soil borings could be performed further into the residential area across Co. Rd. E-2. Martin will make the findings public as soon as received, however, the preliminary report found no contamination north of Co. Rd. E~2. Benke believes the concerns expressed in the petition are valid, however, the site is zoned for this usage and it is difficult to reject a proposal which adheres to standards. Although, Council could recommend modifications to the proposal to allow for a resident friendly facility. He requested the soil borings findings be made available by March I. Council Business Tank-n- Tummy Reconstruction Report 99-047 Resolution 99-013