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New Facility: CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS For the purposes of clarity, staff has recommended that the applicant request new conditional use permits for a Motor Fuel Station and Automatic Car Wash on Lot 1 of the preliminary plat. Both of the proposed uses are listed as conditional uses within the GB (General Business) zoning district. Below are the conditions listed within Section 7 Subdivision 3.H for both of the proposed uses, and comments indicating the level of conformance with the conditions as depicted on the submitted plans: Motor fuel stations provided that: a. Motor Fuel Facilities. Motor fuel facilities shall be installed in accordance with State and City standards. Additionally, adequate space shall be provided to access fuel pumps and allow maneuverability around the pumps. Underground fuel storage tanks are to be positioned to allow adequate access by motor fuel transports and unloading operations which do not conflict with circulation, access and other activities on the site. Fuel pumps shall be installed on pump islands. b. Architectural Standards. III1) As a part of the conditional use permit application, a color illustration of all building elevations shall be submitted. The applicant has submitted a colored elevation which will be available at the work session and city council meeting. 2) The architectural appearance, scale, and functional plan of the building(s) and canopy shall be complementary and compatible with each other and the existing buildings in the neighborhood setting. The canopy will be shorter than the principal building and is finished with the same materials. 3) All sides of the principal and accessory structures are to have essentially the same or a coordinated harmonious finish treatment pursuant to Section 3, Subd. 4.B of this Ordinance. All sides of both structures will have a cohesive design that doesn't vary from side to side. •