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Planning & Zoning Board February 12, 2003 APPROVED MINUTES Page 35 Conditional Use Permit As previously indicated, the applicant is requesting approv al of a conditional use permit to allow an accessory drive-through-facility for the retail center. While the accessory drive-through associated with the motor fuel station (the carwash) will be required at some future point, it is not being considered at this time as detailed plans regarding the motor fuel station have not been received. The retail center drive-through lane is loca ted on the north side of the building and is configured to provide ample stacking sp ace (for eight vehicles) and minimize site disruptions. In considering conditional use permit requests, the Ordinance states that the Planning and Zoning Board shall recommend approval and th e City Council shall order the issuance of such permit only if it finds that such use at such location: 1.Will not be detrimental to or endange r the public health, safety, comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the City. Comment: Drive-thru facilities currently ex ist within the City of Lino Lakes. The proposed use in not anticipated to be detrimental or endanger the public. 2.Will be harmonious with the general and applicable specific plans and policies of the comprehensive plan of the City and this ordinance. Comment: The Comprehensive Plan suggests commercial use of the site. Thus, the proposed land use sati sfies the land use directives of the Plan. 3.Will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the ex isting and/or intended character of the general vicinity and will not change the essential character of that area. Comment: The building design is consistent with the requirements of the Ordinance and therefore will not change the character of the area. 4.Will be served adequately by essential pu blic facilities and services, including street, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewer systems, and schools; or will be served adequately by such facilities and services provided by the persons or ag encies responsible for the establishment of the proposed use. Comment: As a condition of project appr oval, the building wi ll be adequately served by essential public facilities and services. 5.Will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services and will not be de trimental to the economic welfare of the community.