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• Page Three PLANNING & ZONING BOARD September 10, 1986 instances, so why would a car wash require such information? MOTION: Mr. Cody moved to recommend to Council that the City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Ordinance be amended by adding a car wash facility (automated, self - service, or full - service) as a conditional use in the general business district. The basis for such motion is that the current zoning ordinance under subdivision 15 dealing with the general business districts lists as conditional uses automobile service sta- tions, motor fuel stations, bus and transit services, automobile and truck repair and the like. It would appear that an automated, self - service or full- service car wash facility would be within the intent of the conditional use section of the general business section as now contained in our ordinance. It would certainly appear to be arbitrary and capricious if we were to fail to amend our ordinance to include a car wash facility when we have other uses that are so much in a similar state. Mr. McLean seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Mr. Schumacher explained to the Board that the Council sent this issue back to the P & Z Board for further information. The Board has stated why they do not wish to concern themselves with tax base and traffic counts, but if the question of environmental impact is not answered, he felt that the Council would simply send the text amendment back to the P & Z and not approve the ordinance allowing car washes. Mr. Schumacher stated that his understanding of the Council's concern was that the general business zones would include unsewered areas. Mr. Kluegel recommended that the Extension Agricultural Engineer from the University of Minnesota (Mr. Roger Machmeier) be contacted for an expert opinion regarding the environmental impact question. Mr. Otte was in attendance along with an engineer who explained the type of waste control system and drainfield system which Mr. Otte would be using. Mr. Otte explained that the City of St. Cloud pres- ently has a system similar to that which Mr. Otte will propose. The City requires that the owner pay for periodic monitoring. Mrs. Klaus suggested that the conditional use portion of the text amendment specify that the owner pay for regular pollution monitor- ing of a waste control system in an unsewered area. The Board asked that Mr. Kluegel pass on the expert opinion he receives from the University engineer for the Council's consideration at their next meeting. At this time the Board took a 10- minute break. TEXT AMENDMENT - GLARE Mr. Kluegel reported that the City Attorney, Mr. Hawkins suggested that if the City wishes to have a "glare" ordinance, it be included within the nuisance ordinance portion of the City Code. Several other cities' ordinances were compiled and presented to the Board.