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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 27 1997 6 Doug Kruse, applicant, and Quizno's frauchise holder, came forward at this time. He gave a brief background of Quizno 's, and a description of their product. He gave his reasons for wanting to place a Quizno's in the Arden Hills Texaco, being that a working deli was already in place in this business, and his desire to enter the Arden Hills area. He stated the patio was not a major addition, but rather a small area that would hold two tables and four chairs, He stated the door and window were mainly for security reasons, and for customer convenience. He stated that he and his co-applicant, Ted Brausen, owner of Arden Hills Texaco, were unsure of what was ultimately decided at the Planning Commission, and inquired if a SUP amendment was needed in this case, or if they needed to merely apply for a building permit. He further stated in response to Councilmember Aplikowski's question regarding the windows, that the vent hood could be relocated farther from the window if the need arose. Ted Brausen, 1306 West County Road E, owner of the Arden Hills Texaco, came forward to explain that the vent hood was rarely used in the existing deli, and does not foresee a problem with it. He stated that although the inside of the building was not discussed at length in 1994, there was a request for signage stating "Deli" that was made and approved at that time. Councilmember Hicks requested clarification of the signage in Exhibit A, page 3 of 8, inquiring if this was to be a larger size than what exists now. Mr. Brausen indicated the size of the sign would remain the same. Councilmember Hicks requested if the signage on the diamond, also Exhibit A, page 3 of 8, would state "Deli". Mr. Brausen indicated that was correct. Councilmember Hicks inquired if the signage on the west elevation (Exhibit A, page 4 of 8) would remain the same. Again, Mr. Brausen indicated that it would. Councilmember Hicks inquired regarding Exhibit A, page 7 of 8, if the signage would be a picture of a sub, or merely the name of the deli. Mr. Brausen indicated it would be the name ofthe deli. Councilmember Hicks requested Mr. Kruse's opinion regarding additional customer base with the addition of this business. Mr. Kruse stated he expects some additional customers for the deli only, but he anticipates most customers will be from the service station/convenience store. Mr. Kruse stated the west elevation signage was negotiable, that he only wants signage somewhere on the west side of the building with the Quizno's logo. He stated it could also go in the proposed window, if it were to be approved. Councilmember Keirn asked what the square footage ofthe deli measured in relation to the entire store. Mr. Ringwald stated the deli was approximately 170 square feet. Mr. Brausen stated he believes the square footage of the store to be approximately 2,060 square feet. Councilmember Keirn indicated perhaps the square footage would have a bearing on ancillary or primary use. Mr. Ringwald stated this was one factor involved. Mayor Probst indicated he has some concerns with the parking at this location and feels there is a lot of activity at this site already. He stated he agrees with the Planning Commission recommendations, but is concerned with the additional use on this site.