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Broussard-Vickers agreed, and suggested directing the car wash traffic from the west to the east and have the vehicles exit on 20th Avenue. Mr. Magill replied he would rather continue the car wash business entering the front and exiting through the back. Mr. Tourville questioned the possibility of future gas pumps at this site. Mr. Magill explained his plan is to first put in a third car wash and then put in additional gas pumps later. Mr. Tourville suggested redirecting the car wash traffic to eliminate a lot of traffic congestion concerns. Mr. Tourville asked, "Was Dick Hubers informed the car wash addition would limit his ability for future expansion?" Mr. Magill commented he had spoken with Paul Palzer, Public Works Director, who suggested talking to Dick Huber at Eagle Trucking. Mr. Tourville explained the Planning and Zoning Commission has attempted to keep a minimal 20' distance between buildings. Mr. Magill commented he will develop a new concept and propose a new site plan at a later date. 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. Welk, seconded by Ms. Vermeulen to approve the March 11, 1997, minutes with corrections. Motion carried. SET AGENDA: Rice Creek Watershed District UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Rice Creek Watershed District Meeting (RCWDJ- Mr. March reported RCWD had a meeting Wednesday. Mr. March explained an operational study for Peltier Lake Dam had been requested to either eliminate or modifY the dam. Mr. LaMotte recalled the City of St. Paul placed rock around the edge of the lake twenty years ago to prevent erosion. Mr. March stated that currently the residents on Peltier Lake Drive have started a petition not to lower the lake by modifYing the dam. However, a counter petition asking the dam be lowered stating several farm properties were suffering from standing water. Pawn Shop Ordinance - Ms. Broussard-Vickers evaluated both the Circle Pines and Coon Rapids Pawn Shop Ordinances. She liked certain issues presented in the Circle Pines Ordinance, especially the specification in the Coon Rapids Ordinance concerning precious metals and dealers.