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6d. Planning File 3073. Speedway Super America LLC, 2785 Hamline Avenue, is requesting Concept Development Plan approval for a PUD to demolish the present Super America and build a new store on this site. Chair Klausing opened the hearing and asked that Thomas Paschke provide a summary of the staff report dated April 14, 1999. Thomas Paschke reviewed zoning (B-3) and existing uses surrounding the site. The structure will be razed; a new structure will be constructed in the southwest corner of the site. Traffic will not increase. Member Mulder asked for clarification regarding sign height and design. Mike Cronin, Roman Mueller and Nancy Healy District Manager representing SuperAmerica, described the proposal and will work with staff and neighbors to resolve issues. He noted that he met with Hamline House Condo Association and resolved issues. Member Olson asked for hours of operation (currently 6am to midnight). Member Cunningham asked for details of downcast lighting. Ross Jacobsen, 1382 Judith, expressed concern regarding the lighting plan. He opposed 24 hours operation as a magnet for criminal activity. No music is used over the speaker system. Mr. Jacobsen asked for the height of the existing building. The new building will be five to six feet taller. Member Cunningham asked for clarification on hours of operation. What has been SuperAmerica's experience with the new design and sales during late hours. Mike Cronin noted that the new stores are more efficient and allow for more sales per stop at the store. The re- build will replace an old store and more refrigerated and frozen foods will be available. The customer will be better served. SuperAmerica would like the opportunity to try 24-hour service. Member Cunningham asked if the same level of business, why open the store to more than current 6am - midnight? Member Egli asked if SuperAmerica could be a 24-hour store at this time? (Yes) Chair Klausing noted that in a P.U.D., City could set hours. Harold and Edit Medvin noted that they had concerns about ours, fencing, lighting, exit/entrance. Norm Nelson, Hamline House, expressed support for the new station and for 24-hour service. Chair Klausing closed the hearing. 1. Motion: Member Cunningham moved, seconded by Member Mulder, to recommend approval of the concept development plan for a business planned unit development (B-PUD) that allows the construction of a 2,867 s.t. convenience structure with a gas pump service area for the parcel located at 2785 Hamline Avenue, based on the findings outlined in Section 3 of the staff report dated April 14, 1999, and there shall be no outside storage at this site. It is understood that the effective date of such a planned unit development will not occur until after the application submission and final approval of the planned unit development agreement and publication of the PUD ordinance. No new construction may occur before the effective date of the ordinance. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried. 7. Presentations and Other Actions: 8. Information, Reports and Other Business: