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research went into the ordinance adopted in 1 987 regarding the appropriate locations for dry clearing processing uses and dry cleaning receiving station uses; 2) the zoning of Lexington Plaza should not be changed in order to accommodate a specific business; and 3) City staff did not give adequate consideration to the impact dry cleaning processing activities could have on ether uses in the shopping center, such as pet shops and restaurants. A letter from Mr. McLean regarding this request is attached. 6.6 The City's Building official has also discussed this request with a representative of Ramsey County's Department of Public Health. Because the product used in dry cleaning processing (perc) is a hazardous material and may leach through a standard concrete floor and cause contamination in the surrounding ground, Ramsey County is suggesting that any dry cleaning processing business be required to install an impervious floor as a condition of approval. The Building Official has also advised that the exhaust venting for the dry-cleaning processing operation must not adversely impact adjoining residential areas or any restaurants within the shopping center. 7.0 S!jGGESTED CITY COUNCIL cTIo 7.1 It is the polio of the City Council to accept public comment as time permits. 7.2 By motion, approve this request as the concept and final plan for Phase I of a Planned Unit Development, which would allow dry cleaning service facilities (processing) and all uses currently allowed in the underlying B-2 zoning district, based on the findings outlined in Section 3.1 of this report, and with the following provisions: 1) The applicant (Lexington Plaza, LLD) must complete an overall planned unit development by April 1, 1999, which, at a minimum, addresses the reconfiguration and improvement of off-street parking areas, upgrading of signage for the shopping center, and potential red evelopment/irnprovernent of the two pad sites. 2) An impervious floor and approved exhaust venting must be installed 'in any space occupied by a dry cleaning business with on-site processing prior to issuance of a Gertificate of occupancy. Attachments: location map} notification map with zoning/comprehensive plan designations; notice of public head% existing site plan, project narrative, setback comparison for B-2, B-4r and s- , use comparison for B-2, BA and s-c; information on MPCA Drycleaner Fund; letter from Gary McLean. okay Time Limit: application submitted on February 9} 1 998; appllcabon accepted as complete on February 19, 1998; decision deadline is April 10, 1998. Prepared by: Dennis Welsch (490-2232)and Kim Lee(490-2236) 11 AR ATF29so PF 990-INCA(03!23198)- Page 5 of 5