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Planning & Zoning Board August 13, 1997 Page 12 Mr. Dunn stated that he needs to understand how the City is going to benefit from this approach as compared to a more traditional approach. A traditional approach could cut down on traffic concerns. He also stated that he has difficulty accepting 45- and 50 -foot front lot widths. Mr. Herr made a MOTION to table action and continue the public hearing for Highland Meadows to the September 10, 1997 meeting and was supported by Mr. Gelbmann. Motion carried, 6 -0 -1 abstain (Robinson). D. Public Hearing - Kathy Hansmann /Ashland Oil, 7611 and 7621 Lake Drive, Conditional Use Permit for Motor Fuel Station /Car Wash Mr. Kirmis stated that the application is to establish a convenience gas station and detached accessory car wash on a 1.7 acre parcel north of Lilac Street and west of Lake Drive. The zoning designation allows motor fuel facilities on a conditional use permit. He stated that it is important to note that there is a plan to extend Apollo Drive north, and this site will ultimately be accessed on the north by Apollo Drive. Once that access is in place, the intersection with Lilac Street would be eliminated. Staff is recommending approval, subject to the stated conditions in the staff report. He noted that the applicant is being asked to revise the turn maneuver in the vacuum lane for more space. Chair Schaps declared the public hearing open at 10:00 p.m. Mr. Ahrens stated that there is concern about the proximity of the Lilac Street access, 55 feet, to the Lake Drive intersection. The feasibility report to extend Apollo Drive has been approved, and it is hoped that construction will begin in the spring of 1998. A right - in- right -out access on Lake Drive has been proposed when the Lilac Street access is terminated. However, this may not be acceptable to the County because it may create a conflict with the future turning lane for I -35W. Staff will work with the County to resolve these issues. Mr. Dunn asked if the setback will accommodate the Lake Drive expansion to a four -lane road. Mr. Ahrens stated that he will check that issue with the County. He noted that the City has not been notified by the County for the need of additional right -of -way for that expansion. Mr. Wessel stated that Town Center is all four quadrants of the interchange at Lake Drive and I -35W. He noted condition No. 8 which requires design plans to be reviewed and approved by the Town Center Architectural Review Board if this proposal is approved by the Planning & Zoning Board. Mr. Whitney, 7651 Lake Drive, stated that his property is two houses away from this site, and he will be affected by the lights and traffic. It is difficult to get onto I -35W already. Also, approval of this application will drive FINA out of business. He thought FINA was to put in a car wash. • • •