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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 27. 1997 7 Councilmember Aplikowski inquired if the revenue generated by the deli as compared to the service station aspect would have any bearing on ancillary versus primary use. Mr. Brausen indicated it was not possible for the deli to produce more revenue than gasoline sales. Mr. Brausen also stated in answer to Mayor Probst's concern regarding parking, that he has fifteen parking spaces behind the building that he currently does not use, and he does not feel parking is a problem in his establishment. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired if the door was a necessity. She stated the patio would have a very limited use throughout the year. She was inclined to allow a window, but no door, and reduce the size of the sign on the west elevation. Councilmember Malone stated he does not believe revenue generated from one part of the business or another is the issue at hand. He stated the issue for him was the additional traffic and crowding. He believes the addition of a door and a patio would tend to make the deli more of a principal use. Councilmember Malone inquired ifthe changed signage still has to comply with City codes. Mr. Ringwald stated that was the case. Mr. Ringwald clarified the City sign ordinance states the signage may not cover over 10% of the facade of both sides. He referred to Exhibit 3, in which, although two signs are shown, does not cover more than 10% ofthe total area. Councilmember Malone inquired if the window would indeed be a building permit issue. Mr. Ringwald stated that adding a window would be subject to acquiring a building permit. Councilmember Malone commented the accessory use could be accomplished if the door and patio were not added. Mr. Brausen stated the handicapped parking spot on the west side would not need to be moved to add the proposed patio. He further stated the Planning Commission was too vague so he and Mr. Kruse are requesting clarification at this meeting. Mayor Probst stated he understands the Planning Commission recommendation is for the deli to be permitted, but they were opposed to the patio. He stated as long as the door and patio are excluded, he has no other concerns with this request. His concerns are mainly with the addition of the door and the removal of the handicapped parking spot. He also stated with the addition of the door and patio, the deli starts to become a primary use. Mr. Kruse stated as he understood it, the Planning Commission is permitting the deli to be placed in this business. He stated he understands the window is a building permit issue, and the signage is a code issue. He stated that although the patio would be a nice addition, it is not necessary and he would still like to place the deli in the Arden Hills Texaco. Councilmember Malone stated that although the City Council is trying to be flexible towards this business, he feels the food use is already a "stretch", and this is as far as he is willing to compromise on this matter.