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• • COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 25, 1997 Council Member Kuether inquired as to permit requirements. Mr. Hanson explained that the State of Minnesota requires a license, but that such a license does not include capacity limitations. Council Member Lyden moved to approve the rezoning portion of FIRST READING, Ordinance No. 22 - 97, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried with Landers voting no. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the preliminary plat as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried with Landers voting no. Council Member Lyden expressed appreciation to Mr. Hanson for his patience in working with the City for over a year on this project. Council Member Neal commended longtime businessman Mr. Hanson for working to improve his business. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit, Ashland Oil, 7611 and 7621 Lake Drive, Motor Fuel Station/Car Wash, Kathy Hansmann - Ms. Wyland explained that Ms. Hansmann, on behalf of Ashland Petroleum Company, has requested a conditional use permit to allow the establishment of a convenience gas station and detached accessory car wash on a 1.7 -acre parcel of land located north of Lilac Street (T.H. 49) and west of Lake Drive (CSAH 23). This property is currently zoned GB (General Business), and lies within Planning District 1 (the town Center) of the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Wyland stated that the Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing on August 20, 1997 to review this proposal, and recommended approval according to the following conditions: 1. All proposed curb cut widths are approved by the City Engineer. 2. The proposed right in/right out turning arrangement is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and Anoka County Highway Department. 3. The site plan is revised to illustrate an off-street loading space. 4. The site plan is revised to accommodate proposed "U-turn" maneuvers from the vacuum cleaner lane to the car wash. 5. The drive-through lane (alongside the menu board) is delineated via striping or curb island extension. 6. One-way circulation routes are specifically identified on the site via pavement or other appropriate signage. 7. A curb barrier is provided at the northern edge of the site s easternmost row of parking. 8. All final design plans are subject to review and approval by the Town Center Architectural Review Board.