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I I I Council Meeting Minutes May 25, 1993 Page 6 Council Business. continued Mattila feels it would be correct to review the other wests ide residential lots located on Cleveland Ave. Benke noted that it is appropriate to address the site's other adjoining parcel, but not the entire lots on Cleveland at this time. Mr. Walker feels mediation is an excellent idea. Motion by Williams, seconded by Gunderman, to DEL A Y ACTION ON LP- 274 AND R-137 TO THE JUNE 7,1993, COUNCIL MEETING, SO THAT BOTH PARTIES COULD MEET FOR A DISPUTE RESOLUTION MEDIATION SESSION; AND DIRECT STAFF TO REVIEW THE ADJACENT R-3B PARCEL. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Mattila presented for consideration the amending of the City's Zoning Ordinance to allow Service Station Canopies. On May 18, the Planning Commission considered allowing service station canopies to be located closer than 30 ft. from a street right-of-way. The commissioners felt canopies should be subject to setback standards, and allowing it to be built closer than 30 ft detracts from the overall streetscape. Mattila said the subject was presented to the Planning Commission as a general discussion item, not a public hearing. Benke said the Planning Commission's decision may have been premature and warrants formal consideration so that interested parties could provide input and Council review of comments. Benke feels the item should be sent back to the Planning Commission for further deliberation. Gunderman agrees with Benke, but asked the applicant to give a general overview of the proposal. Robert Smith, applicant, said the canopy would shield people from the rain when pumping gas. In addition to recent site improvements, he does not feel the canopy would detract from the neighborhood. He was not invited to the Planning Commission, but heard that an adjacent townhome owner felt the canopy would ruin the view from the complex. He said the canopy would not be visible from the townhomes because large trees block the view. Also, the lighted canopy would add more security to the corner. He requested to speak to the Planning Commission. Benke asked if the canopy could be shortened a few feet. Mr. Smith could reduce the canopy by about 10 ft. which would bring the setback to about 15 ft. This would not be ideal, but Mr. Smith would consider the smaller reduction because a 30 foot setback is generally worthless. Gunderman asked if there would be any signage changes. Mr. Smith's main consideration is the canopy and he would be flexible with signage. Council Business W ooddale Builders Rezoning Report 93-146 Service Station Canopies Report 93-147