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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, August 11, 1986 Page 4 Case No. 86-27, Special Use Permit for Existin~ Amoco Service Station and Necessary Variances to Construct New Pumps, Under~round Tanks, Canopy and Remodelin of Car Wash - Amoco Oil Com an 1306 W. Count Road E Council was referred to Planning memo (7/30/86 and Planning Commission minutes (8/6/86). Miller explained that the applicant is proposing several site improvements at the existing station; noted that the changes are intended to eliminate the several conditions on the site that are currently ordinance violations; noted that the proposed canopy will require a 21' front setback variance (50' required), and the existing parking, east of the station, has a setback of 1 foot, requiring a 4' setback variance (5' required). Miller noted that the station existed prior to the requirement of a Special Use Permit. Because the proposed changes are significant, it is considered an appropriate . time to bring the operation into conformance with the ordinance under a Special Use Permit. Miller reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval, subject to the conditions listed in the minutes of 8/6/86; noted that the basis for approval is that the overall improvements are beneficial to the appearance and operation of the station, do not have a negative impact on adjacent properties and are beneficial to the property. Miller noted that one of the conditions of approval is that the landscaping and screening at the southeast corner of the site be worked out to the mutual satisfaction of the business neighbor. '. Ted Brausen said he has talked with the landscaper and has been advised that the existing trees can be relocated on the adjacent property (medical/dental clinic property) to screen this area. Dr. Anderson was present at the meeting; had stated at the Planning Commission that he had no objection to the transplanting of these trees onto his site if it can be accomplished satisfactorily. Hansen moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council approve the Special Use Permit for the existing Amoco service station including the proposed site improvements and including the 21' front setback variance for the canopy and the 4' sideyard setback for parking on the east of the site, subject to: a. Submission to the City of a certified statement that underground storage tank installation complies with the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regulations, and permit requirements of these agencies. b. All exterior ~o comply with provisions of the sign ordinance. c. Exterior storage/display of miscellaneous products (oil, anti-freeze, window cleaner, fuel additives, tires, etc.) to be contained in appropriate cabinets and/or racks on the pump islands and on walk area in front of the building only. d. No unscreened exterior storage shall be permitted. e. All lighting under canopy to have hidden light source (when viewed from public street) and sharp cut-off angle. f. Approval of landscaping at northeast corner of site by adjacent property owner and City Planner. . Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Case No. 86-28, Si~na~e Plan and Si~n Area Variance - North Hei~hts Lutheran Church, 1700 W. Hi~hway 96 Council was referred to Planning memo (7/28/86) and to Planning Commission minutes (8/6/86). Miller noted that the signage plan was not part of the previous NHLC approval; reported that the proposed sign plan seems reasonable in terms of site identification; noted that the directional sign at the intersection of STH 96 and 10, and the Snelling Avenue directional sign, require area variances, as proposed. Miller reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the signage plan and the proposed area varianceprfor the intersection sign, and a reduced ~ area variance for the Snelling Avenue sign at 7-1/2 square feet.