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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, August 11, 1986 Page 2 REPORT OF VILLAGE PLANNER ORLYN MILLER Case No. 86-16, Special Use Permit for Electronic Receivina Dish - Jerome StradinRer, 1426 West County Road E Council was referred to Planning Commission minutes (8/6/86) and to Planning memo (7/28/86). Miller reported that comments, at the public hearing, ranged from questionable legality of the ordinance to opposition to satellites in general; reported that one neighbor opposed the specific satellite, which is in the rear yard, 17' from side property line, partially screened by a mature tree to the east and by relatively dense trees to the south. Miller noted that the present satellite location is probably the least conspicuous spot on the lot; is not visible from the street. ~ Miller reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit for the electronic receiving dish as sited. Applicants were asked by Hansen if they have obtained written comments from their neighbors since the hearing on August 6. Joyce Stradinger said they have not because they are on vacation this week; is sure they received the notice of hearing because they have only been gone one week. Virail Graves, 3580 N. Snellina, said he objects to the electronic receiving dish because of its "permanence"; noted other objectionable neighborhood nuisances are "temporary", e.g. - too many cars for the number of drivers, etc.; noted these will be rectified in time, but the dish will remain. After discussion, Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve the Special Use Permit allowing the electronic receiving dish in its present back yard location. In further discussion, it was noted that Council appreciates the concerns of Mr. Graves; the dish, as sited, seems to be at the best possible location on the lot; dish is apparently not objectionable to others in the neighborhood. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Case No. 86-25, Special Use Permit to Construct and Operate Tom Thumb Convenience Store and Gasoline Pumps - Tom Thumb Food Markets, Inc. Council was referred to Planning Commission minutes of 8/6/86 and to Planning memo (7/29/86). Miller explained that the applicant is proposing to construct a convenience grocery store on the old service station site at Cleveland Ave. and County Road D; noted that the site is zoned B-2, which permits retail sales; noted that the service station requires a Special Use Permit. In review of the site plan, Miller noted that variances of 60 and 55 feet will be required from the 75' setback from the boundaries of residential; explained that the 75' setback would reduce the building envelope to 22' x 100', if enforced. Miller noted the proposed location of the 4000 sq. ft. store at the northeast corner of the site, and the location of the canopy over the gas pumps west of the store, with parking in front of the store (west) and along the west of the site. Miller reported that the Planning Commission recommends denial of the ... convenience store and service station, based on the negative neighborhood comments received at the hearing that the proposed use is not desirable or compatible to the neighborhood and does not comply with the guidelines of the Comprehensive Plan. Miller noted that some of the concerns expressed were that there are service stations, and a convenience grocery store, in the area now which adequately serve the neighborhood. Mr. Exley (Tom Thumb representative) explained that they purchased the property about a year ago; noted it had previously been a service station; feels the Tom Thumb convenience store and self-service gas will benefit the neighborhood; showed a picture of the proposed site.