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I I I Council Meeting Minutes July 27, 1993 Page 3 Council Business. continued Mattila said the natural berm which runs through the back of the homes on 12th Avenue, the park, and the new housing development will help create a sound buffer for that neighborhood. Gunderman asked if the drainage problems which had occurred in the area near the park have been remedied. Mattila said the City Engineer and Park Director have reviewed and approved the grading and drainage plan. Motion by Williams, seconded by Larson, to GRANT FINAL PLAT AND PRD APPROVAL FOR PI.r202, PRD-56. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Mattila presented an application for a special use permit, nonconforming use permit, and site plan review to construct a service station canopy ten feet from the Silver Lake Road right~f-way. On July 20, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of LP-277, SP-179 and NC-92. The proposed canopy with a 10 ft. setback from Silver Lake Road would need to comply with the following: establishment, maintenance or operations will not be detrimental or endanger public health and safety; will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity nor substantially diminish property values; will not impede the development and improvement of surrounding properties; provide adequate utilities, roads, and drainage; and shall conform to district regulations. The existing station was constructed with a driveway and parking area 10 ft. from the north property line. The current setback for drives and parking areas is 25 ft. The existing encroachment is not detectable from the residential district to the north because of the privacy fence and evergreen screen and this screening should continue around the northeast corner where a gap in the screen currently exists. The improvements would allow the applicant to update the existing service station and increase the effectiveness of the screening. There was some discussion regarding the proposed screening of the north property line from the townhome units. Mattila said because the ordinance provides for screening of commercial uses, the intent is not only to close off this small area, but provide some visual buffering to the townhomes. Larson said the Planning Commission discussion included statements from townhome residents who requested access from between the townhomes and the station for entry to the shopping center and other businesses. Mattila said that when a development request is brought before the City, staff identifies areas which are not conforming with the ordinance. Harry Schroeder, Architect for Amoco Oil, acknowledged that he would work with staff to provide needed screening for that area. Council Business Innsbruck Park Estates Plat Approval Report 93-208 Service Station Canopy - Amoco Oil Report 93-209 Resolution 93-()95 Resolution 93-{)96