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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 8, 2007 stationsh•estaurants/etc. on the Little Canada Road/35E intersection. Dehn stated that the high rise pylon serves a purpose, and they would like to update that sign as well. Improvements to the high rise pylon as well as other improvements to the site are being contemplated for this spring. Dehn was concerned that the City would require the high rise pylon be removed. Duray stated that his position would be to let the high rise pylon remain for a period of time, and suggested that the face of that sign be upgraded. Dehn indicated that they would be willing to change out the face, but was concerned about making the investment if the City is going to require the pylon be removed. Duray asked about the rezoning proposal. The City Planner indicated that the property is currently zoned General Business, B-3. He indicated that since the Sinclair Station was established, the B-3 Zoning Code was amended and gas stations/convenience stores were eliminated from the B-3 Zoning District. Therefore, a rezoning to either Auto-Oriented Business District (B-2) or Comprehensive Business District (B-4) is proposed to bring the use of the property into compliance. The Planner noted that both districts allow gas station convenience stores by CUP. The B-4 District, however, allows a wider variety of commercial uses. Therefore, if the site were to redevelop at some time in the future, the B-4 Zoning would ensure that the property zoning was in place. It was noted that the Citgo property is zoned B-2. The Planner felt B-4 zoning was more appropriate for the Sinclair property given the surrounding commercial uses. Duray asked about the Conditional Use Permit action before the Planning Commission. The Planner indicated that the former Conditional Use Permit for this property lapsed when the Sinclair Station was closed for a period of time. The CUP before the Commission is to re-establish the CUP for a gas station/convenience store. The Planner also noted that the applicant is anticipating additional site improvements, and indicated that the sixteen (16) conditions that he outlined in his February 2, 2007 report should be addressed at the time these additional improvements are made. Duray asked if there would be auto repair done at the station. Dehn replied that there would be no auto repair. Duray asked if the parking area is appropriately designated. Dehn replied that it is and noted that there are the appropriate handicapped parking spaces and that the sidewalk in front of the building is handicapped accessible. The parking lot does need some improvements, and Dehn anticipated that these improvements will be done in the spring and summer. Dehn noted that he purchased the property on December 1, 2006. In addition to parking lot improvements, Dehn indicated that he has other image improvements planned. -3-