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• • • is a permitted use in the General Business Zoning District. In accordance with city code, the applicant must prove that all conditions set forth for the motor fuel station land use have been satisfied related to vehicular access, architectural standards, fuel storage systems, drainage, landscaping, and lighting, which will be addressed below in detail. Generally, the application meets the general and specific conditional use permit criteria in city code. Lot Size /Setbacks: The two newly created lots meet the minimum lot size and frontage for the General Business zoning district. The proposed buildings meet all applicable setbacks from property lines, road rights -of -way, and residential areas. Architectural Standards /Height: As part of the conditional use permit application, the applicant must meet specific architectural standards for motor fuel stations and their canopies. Face brick and rock face block are proposed as the predominant materials to be used on the buildings and the canopy regulations are proposed to be met. The height of the buildings and canopy meetthe city code standards as follows: Structure Proposed Height (feet) Maximum Allowed (feet) Motor Fuel Station 19 45 Liquor Store 21 45 Canopy 18 18 Section 3 of city code also requires that commercial buildings meet architectural standards relating to harmonious finish treatment. Based on the submitted renderings, the proposed building meets standards for the usage of earth tone with accent colors and limitations on the use of EFIS /stucco and decorative metal. The police department submitted comments recommending the addition of windows on the south and/or east side of both buildings to aid in crime prevention efforts. However, the applicant was not supportive of this request based on their experience. Utilities: This site is proposed to be serviced by the city sewer and water systems. As city policy, all sewer lines must be extended to the extent of the property, which is proposed by the plans. The plans, as revised, have addressed staffs concerns regarding utilities. Traffic/Access: The intersection of Lake Drive and Main Street is currently being upgraded to a signal. As the plat is proposed, there is sufficient right -of -way to complete this upgrade. Anoka County Highway Department is requiring the dedication of an additional 15 feet of right -of- way along Main Street. The County has also submitted an advisory comment regarding future median installation by the County at some time in the future, which may restrict these full turning movements. The site proposes to gain access from both Lake Drive and Main Street with full turning movements (left and right exit lanes and one entrance lane) to be shared by both the Bill's Superette gas station and the G -Will liquor store. The plans have been revised to address staff s comments regarding driveway width. A traffic study has been completed for the site that recommends right turn lanes be installed along Lake Drive and Main Street in order to increase the safety of the intersections. Anoka County Highway Department also discusses right turn lane installation. The Lino Lakes Police