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NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC. MEMORANDUM TO: Little Canada Planning Commission FROM: David Licht DATE: 29 September 1983 RE: Zoning Ordinance Revision - Convenience Groceries /Gas/ Food Establishments FILE NO: 758.09 - 83.39 The Speedy Market canopy proposal has surfaced the question as to the adequacy of the present Zoning Ordinance's coverage of convenience retail facilities which sell self -serve gas, groceries and carry -out prepared food. We advised the Council that we have recently looked into this matter for the City of New Hope and were subsequently directed to provide you with a copy of our work. In essence, the Council is asking you to evaluate two items. First, should the present Ordinance provisions governing convenience stores with gas opera- tions be updated. Second, either as a related natter or independently, should the Zoning Ordinance be amended to allow canopies for gas sales facilities as a required yard encroachment. Within the context of the New Hope Ordinance format, the primary factors judging the acceptability of a canopy encroachment as a conditional use permit is the specific clause which addresses this matter, plus the general "catch -all" conditions of Section 921.010.0 which read: "1. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City Comprehensive Land Use Plan. 2. The proposed site is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area. 3. The proposed site is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area. 4. The proposed use will not tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. 5. The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the City's service capacity. 32 4820 minnetonka boulevard, suite 420 minneapolis, mn 55416 612/925 -9420