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ROSEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION Pagel 7 Wednesday, May 2, 1990 KAYO oil Company request for approval of Special Use Permit for exterior display of merchandise at the Conoco station at 1583 County Road C. Presentation Jopke summarized the site location and the dimensions of the proposed outside storage area. Connie Lutz was present to represent Conoco. Lutz stated that the merchandise display stretches at a length of 10 feet along both the north and south sides of the building. Lutz added that the merchandise items will include seasonal items such as pop, oil and various auto related merchandise. Lutz stated that the height of the displays will not exceed the bottom of the windows. Goedeke questioned if the applicant could adjust to accommodate the handicapped. Lutz stated that she has no problem with adjusting the merchandise to accommodate the handicapped. Stokes questioned why the handicapped curb cut is so far away from the front door. Stokes questioned if the three feet allowed enough room for a wheel chair. Lutz stated that it meets the regulations. Stokes questioned if they will be able to leave the merchandise out 24 hours a day. DeBenedet stated that one of the concerns the Commission had last year was because of security purposes. Stokes questioned what type of items can be allowed. Johnson commented that the old ordinance states that they may display auto-related items. DeBenedet stated that you cannot look at each applicant in total isolation, you need to be fair to everyone and treat them equally. Lutz stated that the merchandise is covered up at a certain hour in the evening because they do not want to be a burden on the police department. John Hutton, an area resident commented that most gas stations do not sell only gas but also merchandise. They are all very similar. DeBenedet stated that the Commission is trying to alleviate unsightly places in the city. DeBenedet questioned if the city is asking too much of the applicants.