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Planning & Zoning Board November 10, 2021 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES The applicant, Boing US HOLD CO, Inc., submitted a land use application for a PUD Concept Plan for a proposed car wash and separate oil change facility at 601 Apollo Drive. The 1.32 acre site is legally described as Lot 2, Block 1, Lino Lakes Market Place 2nd Addition. Per the Market Place Planned Development Overlay (PDO) Design Guidelines Ordinance No. 03-05 and site plan, this lot is to be developed as a bank. Staff asked for input from the Planning and Zoning Board regarding whether or not the City should amend the Market Place PDO ordinance to change the site use from a bank to a car wash and oil change facility. Board Comments Mr. Laden said he is not opposed to the use. He stated the car wash, in particular, needs architectural improvements. He suggested the applicant implement a retro architectural design since McDonalds has a retro style building across the street. Mr. Laden commented, in order to change the use, the concept plan needs to meet or exceed the existing development standards for the site. Mr. Vojtech questioned if there is enough space on the site for the car wash and the oil change facility. He was concerned about ice buildup near Apollo Dr. as wet cars will be immediately exiting the car wash onto the road in the winter. He commented it appears 9 cars could fit in the car wash service lane, but if the facility is busy, the remaining cars will be backed up onto the road near the Apollo Dr. and Lake Dr. intersection and he said this could be a safety issue. Mr. Vojtech stated he supports the idea of the car wash, but wondered if there is enough space on the site. Mr. Reinert liked the concept plan. He hoped the concept plan would be developed in Lino Lakes, but at a different location as a different use was envisioned for this site. He also expressed concern with ice build-up on the road near Apollo Dr. Chair Tralle stated, although the use of the site has been reserved for a bank, the land has remained vacant for 21 years. He said the Board has an opportunity to allow a car wash and oil change facility to come to town and make use of the empty lot. He said there is a need for a car wash and oil change facility in Lino Lakes and residents should not have to drive to nearby cities to receive such services. He commented Lino Lakes does not need another bank in town. Chair Tralle recommended the site be used for something other than a bank if the proposed concept plan does not proceed to City Council. Mr. Wipperfurth agreed. He commented since a bank currently owns the lot and they do not have plans to build on the site, it is not likely another bank would construct there either. He said the car wash and oil change concept is a good idea. Jerod Hanaman, 4290 Creekside Way, Minnetrista, MN 55331, with Driven Brands, said Take 5 is a competitor of Valvoline. He shared the car wash concept is relatively