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• • • Planning & Zoning Board December 10, 1997 Page 9 8. All trash handling equipment is screened from view of adjacent properties and public rights -of -way by a fence or wall at least six feet in height with a minimum opaqueness of 80 percent. 9. The grading and drainage plan is revised to identify the 100 -year flood plain elevation as well as elevations of adjacent streets and the proposed buildings. Such plan shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 10. The site plan is modified to identify exterior lighting locations. All exterior lighting shall be hooded and directed such that the source of the light is not visible from any adjacent residential properties or public rights -of -way. 11. All applicable MPCA and flood plain requirements are satisfied regarding location and installation of bulk storage of fuel. 12. Detailed sign plans are submitted. All site signage shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's Sign Ordinance. 13. The City Engineer provides comment and recommendation regarding grading and drainage issues. Issues which previously suggested a need to reorient the building have been address and satisfactory explanation given for parking and service activity requirements. Mr. Herr asked how the 40 -foot easement would be accomplished. Mr. Brixius suggested that the northern boundary must remain fixed; therefore, adjustment will be on the southern line. Mr. Dunn asked if a traffic impact study had been conducted, particularly with respect to left turn off Main onto 21st Avenue. Mr. Brixius stated that to his knowledge no specific traffic analysis had been done, although there is concern regarding the area between the bridge and the site entrance with respect to Highway 14 capacity. Applicant Joan Tshida informed the Board that she has owned Amoco stations in the area for approximately 28 years. This project has been an idea for over five years with plans in development for over a year. Ms. Tshida expressed delight in the opportunity to locate in Lino Lakes. She described her proposed facility as quite innovative, including a delicatessen, a bakery, and a sit -down restaurant in addition to a tunnel -style car wash and drive - through fast food service. The building will be a two -story, glass front building with a police desk marked clearly as a police substation. Considerable effort has been made to address all public safety and security issues. Ms. Tshida explained that curbs had been considered objectionable because of the proposed sheet drainage into the ditch Mr. Rehbein is constructing. Her request is that curbs not be installed on the east side of the site, as that area is intended as a "safe gate" for extra parking if necessary. Ms. Tshida emphasized that the facility will not be a truck stop; in fact, should large rigs begin to frequent the site, it will be posted prohibiting trucks from entering the premises.