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• The site operated as a motor fuel station for several decades without traffic generation problems. The new pumps will not change traffic generation. The Lake Drive /Main Street intersection will be improved and the intersection will be signalized in year 2012. The proposed motor fuel use will not interfere with those plans. Access is always an important issue. The site's driveway on Lake Drive is being moved to the south. This benefits public safety by reducing conflicts with traffic from Main Street turning right onto Lake Drive. e. The proposed development shall be served with adequate and safe water supply. f. The proposed development shall be served with an adequate and safe sanitary sewer system. • The site is connected to municipal water and sanitary sewer. The septic tank and drainfield shown on the plans are not used. The tank was properly abandoned. g. The proposed development shall not result in the premature expenditures of City funds on capital improvements necessary to accommodate the proposed development. • Improvements are planned for the Lake Drive /Main Street intersection following the November 2010 referendum to provide funding for the improvements. The proposed motor fuel use did not create the need for those improvements and will not interfere with those plans. h. Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or the general welfare because of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odors. • The site operated as a motor fuel station for several decades. Lighting and noise should be considered, including hours of operation. (See canopy discussions below.) 1. Will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. • No such features exist on or near the site. Motor Fuel CUP Conditions: Section 7, Subd. 3.H. of the zoning ordinance lists the conditional uses in the General Business zone. Specific conditions for a motor fuel station follow, along with discussion of how the project application compares to them 7. 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. • •