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Lake Main Motor Fuel CUP Page 3 Intersection Signalization and Right Of Way Lino Lakes held a referendum in 2010 on signalizing two intersections, including Lake Drive and Main Street. The referendum passed and plans are being prepared. Based on preliminary analyses there may be minimal effect on this site. It is possible that some additional right of way will be required along Main Street, perhaps five feet, but it isn't clear that will be needed. Conditional Use Permit The new canopy, pumps, signage, site layout, and other elements are discussed below under the respective CUP conditions. There are general criteria for all CUPs and specific conditions that apply to motor fuel stations. General CUP Criteria: Section 2, Subd. 2.B.7. of the zoning ordinance lists the general criteria that apply to all CUPs. The Planning and Zoning Board shall recommend a conditional use peirnit and the Council shall order the issuance of such permit only if it finds the following criteria have been met: a. The proposed development application has been found to be consistent with the policies and recommendations of the Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan including: Land Use Plan, Transportation Plan, Utility (Sewer and Water) Plans, Local Water Management Plan, Capital Improvement Plan, Policy Plan, Natural Environment Plan. • The site is guided and zoned for commercial uses. b. The proposed development application is compatible with present and future land uses of the area. • The site is guided and zoned for commercial uses, but we must be aware that it abuts a residential area on the west. With adherence to the recommended conditions of approval, the application complies with code requirements and is compatible with other land uses. c. The proposed development application conforms to performance standards herein and other applicable City Codes. • The site is guided and zoned for commercial uses. With adherence to the recommended conditions of approval, the application will conform to performance standards. City code requirements and policies apply and will be enforced. d. Traffic generated by a proposed development application is within the capabilities of the City when (specific levels of service listed in the ordinance are met): • 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