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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 13, 1999 Carson asked where the gas station would store the vehicles it is servicing and also asked what type of screening would be used to screen the residential property on the east. Brandl explained the parking situation and also suggested that he screen the eastern property line with evergreens. The fuel supplier for the Citgo Station was present and he indicated that they can schedule all fuel deliveries at night to avoid traffic congestion. The supplied also indicated that a left turn into a car wash is more efficient than making a right turn, therefore, having cars enter the car wash from the left side of the building is preferable. Keis asked if the Commission was in favor of the car wash proposal, pointing out that if it was not, there may be no benefit to rezoning the property. Duray pointed out that currently the Citgo Station has access completely around the entire building. Once the car wash is constructed, there will be no access to the backside of the building. Duray asked if this were a problem for the Fire Department. The City Planner did not feel it should be and pointed out that the Fire Marshal should look at that issue and comments. The Planner noted that the property is currently zoned B -3. The Code was amended a few years ago eliminating gas stations and car washes from rolling over as Conditional Uses from the B -2 District. Therefore, the current gas station use is non - conforming and a car wash is not permitted in B -3. The Planner also indicated that the Comp Plan discourages the addition of gas station/convenience stores in the City. Therefore, if the Commission feels that there are better long -term uses for this site, the property should not be rezoned to B -2. However, if the Commission feels the existing gas station is a reasonable use of the property, than a rezoning would be in order. The Planner noted that the Comp Plan indicates a mixed -use plan for this particular area of the City. Therefore, there is support in the Comp Plan for a rezoning to B -2 given the use is compatible with the other uses on the corner. The question is whether the Commission feels there is a land use for this site that it feels is more appropriate. Duray pointed out that this is a busy intersection and was concerned about more traffic at the intersection. Duray felt additional cars onto the site will have difficulty maneuvering the intersection. Brandt felt this intersection was easier to maneuver than the one across the freeway. Page 49