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-4- setback of the existing hone. Discussion Mro Pope and Mr. Eagles indicated they had no objection to the proposed request. Recorrrnendation Mr. Eagles moved and Hrs. Demos seconded, that the Commission recommend approval of John Doll's request for division of a lot and variance to front yard setback at 2625 Wewers Road. Roll Call, Ayes ~ Pope, Eagles, Demos, Kellett, Edlt.n1d and ~<1embrezo Nays: None 0 Planning File 652-71 - Richard Knutson request for special use permit for service station at 2l5l North Snelling Avenue Presen tat ion Hr. Shennan Winthrop, representing Hr. Knutson, indicated that the original plan showed only 8 parking spaces for the gas station; whereas, 11 are required by Village Code. He indicated that a revised plan now provides for l2 spaces. '.1r. Winthrop indicated that all the signs on the property, in tenns of size and setback, would meet the requirenents of the Village Code. He also stated that the Kentucky. Fried Chicken franchise which was to have been located to the west of the gas station is no longer be- ing considered since negotiations with that company have broken down 0 He also stated that Mr. Knutson was aware of the COlU1ty's need for an additional lO feet on County Road B and that the development can adjust to that need. The Hobil Oil Company and Burger King Company which is proposed to be located south of the gas station are aware of the plans to change the access road by the State Highway Departnent and both feel that they can live with the proposed plan. Discussion Mr. Membrez indicated that the Commission would find it almost impossible to proceed ahead on the application because no additional infonnation as to final plans for the intersection have been provided by the State Highway Departmento Mro Membrez felt that to proceed ahead at this time ,,,ould not be in the best interests of the Village. Mr. Winthrop stated that he would be very happy to meet with members of the Commission in a joint meeting with the Highway Department. l-Ie also stated that the State Highway Depart- ment has told him that the upgrading of County Road R and Snelling intersection would not occur for at least five years and possibly not for lO years. Mr. Winthrop felt that the development of a gas station on this particular location would be the best use of the land. Mr. Richard Minor, the Union Oil Dealer across the street from the proposed gas station, indicated that Union Oil has attempted to build a new station on their present location but have been lU1ab1e to proceed until the Highway Department finalizes their intersection plans. Mr. Edlund stated that until the plans are finalized from the State Highway Department he was reluctant to proceed ahead with the application0 He felt it was the Commissionis responsibility to detennine the highest and best use of the property and that it was impossible to do that until all the facts \'Jere knm'ffi.o Recorrmendation }.1rs. Demos moved and Mr. Edlund seconded, that Richard Knutson's request for special use permit for a service station at 215l North Snelling Avenue be laid over until the next Commission meeting. Roll Call, Ayes: Pope, Eagles, Demos, Edlt.n1d and Membrez. Nays: Kellett.