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I I The property is currently zoned B-1, which does not allow automobile service stations as ,. either a permitted or a special use. The City had previously received a rezoning request from Hans Hagen Homes (Exhibit A) for modifying the zoning from B-1 to B-2 (Planning Case 91-09). I The Planning Commission on July 10, 1991 recommended denial (3-2), "".based on the following factors: I. Heavy tramc generation and tramc concerns expressed by residents; 2. Incompatibility of the intense 24-use of the site with surrounding residential I properties; 3. Increased noise, odor, and trash levels associated with the proposed use; and 4. The expressed preference from residents in the area for the site to remain in a B- I Limited Business District." I The City Council on July 29, 1991, "...contingently approve ..." (4-0) "...the Rezoning from B-1 to B-2, Hans Hagen, pending Council review and approval of a Special Use I Permit for a Service Station/Convenience Store/Car Wash at this location, and all related site plan materials, and the issuance of a building permit for development of this site, I prior to the rezoning becoming effective, and Council further advises the applicant that such contingent approval of the rezoning does not imply approval of the Special Use Permit or issuance of a building permit is guaranteed, with such approval to expire within I one year." The Special Use Permit nor the building permit for the development of a Service Station/Convenience Store/Car Wash at this location were issued within one year. Therefore, the property is still zoned B- 1. .. The Staff has been requested by representatives of Food-n-FueI to gauge the receptiveness of the City to their proposal. The Staff requests that the City Council I provide direction on the receptiveness of the City to this request Protective Insvections I 1. Building Inspector. It is anticipated that the new building inspector will be on board on Monday, January 27, 1997. The new building inspector (Dave Scherbel) has worked as an inspector for the City of Richfield for two years and prior to that was a general I contractor for approximately 15 years. Mr. Scherbel resides in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. 2. Building Permits. The City in December of 1996 issued two residential remodeling or I additions permits which had a total value of$10,519.00 and had an average value of $5,259.50. The City in December of 1996 issued three commercial remodeling or I additions permits which had a total value of$43,901.OO and had an average value of $14,633.67. The 1996 summary of building activities is attached to this memorandum as Exhibit B. I The first commercial permit (# 5593) involved a $5,500 interior remodel (relocate office wall) at Shannon Square at 3673 Lexington Avenue. The second commercial permit (# I 5595) involved a $8,401 roof repair at The Arden Office Center at 1306 County Road F. Lastly, the third commercial permit (# 5596) involved a $30,000 interior remodel (tenant it improvements) at the Northwood Office Center at 3900 Northwoods Drive to facilitate the relocation of Burke and Associates into the building. I