1997-05-14 - CC Packet - (Admin.)

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14 because of the traffic congestion. Leon L'Allier, 1973 Main Street, felt there has been a problem accessing County Road 14. Further, the area is and will be experiencing more development therefore the traffic congestion will increase. Councilmember Helmbrecht commented the City Council has requested the County to investigate the traffic on 20th Avenue and Main Street. Mr. LaMotte suggested angle parking as this may eliminate the parking and through traffic concerns. Ms. Broussard - Vickers agreed then suggested rerouting the car wash traffic from the east to the west and have the vehicles exit on 21 st Avenue. Mr. Magill explained he would rather keep the business entering the front and exiting through the back of the car wash. Mr. Tourville questioned the possibility of future gas pumps. Mr. Magill explained his plan was to put in the additional car wash then put in a third gas pump. March explained the file indicated several traffic complaints. Mr. Magill commented he would be open to redirecting the car wash traffic to keep open his options. Mr. March spoke with Fire Chief Milo Bennett. Mr. Bennett explained Eagle Truck an H4 (hazard) rating which could be a concern if the car wash was too close. Mr. Tourville suggested directing the car wash traffic which would eliminate a lot of traffic congestion concerns. Mr. Tourville asked, "Was Dick Hubers informed the addition to the car wash would limit his ability for future expansion ?" Mr. Magill commented he had spoke with Paul Palzer who suggested talking to Dick Huber at Eagle Trucking. Mr. Tourville explained the Planning and Zoning has attempted to keep a minimal 20' distance between buildings. In addition, if the request was granted the Planning and Zoning may be sett ng precedence since there is no special reason the request would be granted. Mr. Tourville explained the ordinance requests a minimal 20' set back. Mr. Magill explained he will figure out a new configuration and propose a new site plan at a later date. W. L'Allier commented the key note is to develop a traffic pattern so people know the most efficient way in and out of the parking lot. MOTION by Ms. Welk, seconded by Ms. Vermeulen to close the Public Hearing at 8:05 p.m. Motion carried. Chairperson Dan Tourville called the regular Planning and Zoning Meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Ms. Vermeulen, seconded by Ms. Welk to approve the March 11, 1997 minutes with corrections. Motion carried. SET AGENDA: Rice Creek Watershed District UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Rice Creek Watershed District Meeting (RCWD)- . Mr. March reported Wednesday, RCWD had a meeting. A petition with about a hundred