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As there were no further comments, Chair Mulder closed the hearing. Motion: Member Bakeman moved, seconded by Member Doherty, to recommend approval of Conditional Use Permit allowing 91 s.f. of exterior seasonal merchandise display at the SuperAmerica Fuel and convenience Store located at 2380 County Road D, based on the comments and findings outlined in Section 6 and conditions outlined in Section 7 of the project report dated August 4, 2004, as amended to include salt. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried. c. Planning File 3589: Request by Speedway SuperAmerica for a Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor display of merchandise at 2295 Rice Street. Chair Mulder opened the hearing and requested City Planner Thomas Paschke to present the verbal summary of the staff report dated August 4, 2004. Thomas Paschke advised that Speedway SuperAmerica, operator of a fuel and convenience store located at 2295 Rice Street requests approval of a conditional use permit to establish an exterior storage and display area at the retail location. A conditional use permit is required because the facility is located within a B-2 general business zoning district where outdoor display and storage is permitted (Section 1005.0015 and 1005.09) only through issuance of a conditional use permit. The conditional use permit process for this request allows the City to consider compatibility with adjoining properties; impacts on traffic, public facilities, and property values; impact on the general health, safety, and public welfare; and compatibility with the City's comprehensive plan. The process also allows the City to impose those conditions it considers necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. Mr. Paschke indicated that based on the findings outlined in Section 6.4 of this report, staff recommends approval of the request for a conditional use permit to allow exterior storage and display at the SuperAmerica Fuel and Convenience Store located at 2295 Rice Street, subject to the following conditions: A. The seasonal merchandise display area shall not exceed 96 square feet (2% of structure footprint) and shall be no greater than 3 feet in width from the front (east) building wall and no higher than 4 feet, and shall not block windows or the pedestrian entry, loading areas, or drive lanes. B. No seasonal merchandise display shall be permitted under the fuel canopy or be placed between the fuel pump islands. C. All seasonal merchandise display areas shall be clearly marked on the pavement surfaces by use of paint or tinted pavement, within which all display of materials shall occur. D. Seasonal merchandise display shall be limited to soda pop/beverage, auto/engine fluids, windshield washer fluid, charcoal, salt, wood, and/or mulch. Ice machine and propane exchange units are permitted within the allowable 96 square feet. E. Building and Fire inspections for the proposed use shall be done prior to issuance of any permits. The building and display\storage areas shall meet building and fire code requirements, prior to installation. No signage shall be added to the site because of the addition of storage and display materials. F. The property owner (SuperAmerica) shall submit a copy of a site plan indicating the 96 square feet of seasonal merchandise display areas to be included as an attachment to the approved Conditional Use Permit Resolution filed at City Hall and provided to the property owner for their records. The approved Resolution is then recorded by the City with Ramsey County. G. The conditional use permit shall expire within six months of the date of City Council approval if the required site plan identifying seasonal merchandise display has not been submitted to the City Planner. Chair Mulder closed the hearing. Motion: Member Traynor moved, seconded by Member Bakeman, to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit allowing for 96 s.f. of exterior storage and display at the Super America Fuel and Convenience Store located at 2295 Rice Street, based on the comments and findings outlined in Section 6 and conditions outlined in Section 7 of the project report dated August 4, 2004, as amended to allow sale to be stored.