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tN--169, NC-15, LP-39, Falcon Oil (March 15, 1977) The City Planner reviewed his comments noting that the City council had referredthis matter back to the Planning Commission and that directed the Planning Commission to consider the possibility of moving the pump islands. Councilman Hardt stated that he felt the Council was reluctant to grant a 50% variance; Councilman Hardt noted that there was discussion at the Council meeting regarding ahovinQ the pump islands somewhat to the east to reduce somewhat the amount of variance needed, and he further noted that there may be more support for a lesser variance. Mr. Rick Ahlberg, and Mr. Mike Snow, attorney, were present to answer questions Mr. Snow reviewed the Type IV non-conformities and the impoovements proposed by Falcon Oil Company. Mr. Snow also stated that Falcon Oil would make their signing conforming in an effort to show what limits they are willing to go to. Mr. Snow stated that there is a hardship created by the location of the building which was originally constructed to keep it as far as possible from the R-k1 district.. Mr. Snow stated that the canopy cost FalconOil $14,000 which is a large capital invest- ment. Mr. Snow noted that Falcon Oil has 10 stations and this is the most profitable.station,-which should have about a $15,000 profit this year, assuming the effects of riot having a canopy is not too great. Mr. Snow stated they had checked the records and have found that rainy days this year have'seen.a dramatic reduction in sales, Commissioner Doyle asked if Falcon Oil had canopies at their other nine stations Mr. Snow replied that they aid not but that they were attempting to do so. Commissioner Doyle asked how many canopies they do have. Mr. Ahlberg,noted that Falcon Oil has nine stations, five of which are self-service. He stated that two stations presently have canopies and this would be the third. Commissioner Doyle asked how long the station had been self- service.