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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 27. 1997 5 Special Use Permit (SUP) and variance to locate a fast food operation (Quizno's Oven Baked Sandwich Shop) within the Arden Hills Texaco at 1306 County Road E (Exhibit A). The SUP amendment would allow the applicant to construct a new doorway on the west side of the existing building with a 4' x 11' sign above that doorway, The applicant is also requesting providing patio seating on the west side of the building. This variance would allow the establishment ofa principal (multi-operation) fast food use (Quizno's) within 1,320 feet of another fast food use (McDonald's) at 1313 County Road E. Mr. Ringwald noted the Planning Commission recommends denial of the SUP amendment and variance, and recommends that the landscaping previously required in the last SUP (PC #94-25) be installed no later than May 31, 1997. He further stated the Planning Commission recommends allowing Quizno' s to operate as an accessory use to the convenience store. The Quizno's would be limited to the space (Exhibit A, page 5 of 8), signage (Exhibit A, page 7 of 8) and store access (Exhibit A, page 5 of 8) which currently exists. Mr. Ringwald further noted the applicant has agreed to the recommendations of the Planning Commission in regards to PC #94-25, and will plant the additional landscape material this spring. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired regarding the size of the suggested addition. Mr. Ringwald stated it was mostly modifications, those being changes in the signage, the window and door being added to the west side ofthe building, and a small patio adjacent to the west side of the building. Councilmember Aplikowski asked for clarification that the Planning Commission had denied this request. Mr. Ringwald stated that was the case. Mr. Ringwald further stated that, according to the Planning Commission's recommendations, the applicant could use only the existing signage, could make use of only the pre-existing deli area, and could not add a patio on the west side of the building. Mr. Ringwald stated it was the desire of the staff to clarifY for the applicants what could and could not be allowed in this matter. Councilmember Malone inquired ifthe repair facility was considered another separate business. Mr. Ringwald stated that this was the case, and easements were in place to that effect. Councilmember Malone indicated he does not remember the deli being approved in the plans as they were submitted in 1994. Mr. Ringwald stated he was not with the City at that time, but that the Planning files and the minutes do not reflect that a deli was discussed or approved. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired that if a door were to be placed on the west side of the building, what would happen to the existing parking spaces, Mr. Ringwald stated the parking would stay the same as it is now. He further stated the Planning Commission felt that the addition of a door and a patio would make the deli closer to a principal use. Councilmember Aplikowski expressed concern that the plans showed the window being placed very close to the oven. She further inquired regarding the necessity of a door on the west side of the building.