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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 25, 1997 9. A detailed landscape plan is submitted which identifies the location, type and size of all proposed site plantings. Such plan shall be subject to City approval. 10. 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 maximum opaqueness of 80 percent. 11. A grading and drainage plan is submitted. Such plan shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 12. Elevations of the proposed canopy and car wash are submitted and subject to City review and approval. 13. 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. 14. All applicable MPCA requirements are satisfied in regard to the bulk storage of fuel. 15. Detailed sign plans are submitted. All site signage shall comply with applicable provisions of the City s Sign Ordinance. Ms. Wyland explained that presently the subject site is bordered by Lake Drive on the east and Lilac Street on the south. However, the site plan and District 1 concept plan indicate the ultimate extension of Apollo Drive to the northeast to border the subject site on the north. At such time when Apollo Drive is extended, the segment of Lilac Street between Apollo Drive and Lake Drive would be vacated. The site is 1.7 acres in size, exceeding the minimum 20,000 square -foot lot size requirement imposed in GB zoning districts (for motor fuel stations). Additionally, the site is approximately 240 feet in width, exceeding the required minimum of 150 feet. Proposed parking meets the City s minimum requirement, as does the proposed parking lot design. The following is a list of concerns addressed on a revised site plan: 1. A specific loading space has not been identified upon the site plan. To provide an assurance that loading activities will not disrupt vehicular circulation, a specific loading space should be identified. 2. Question exists as to the ability of vehicles to make the necessary "U-turn" from the vacuum cleaner lane north of the car wash to the car wash entry (on west side). Generally an outside turning radius of 27 feet is desired for U-turn maneuvers. According to the submitted plan, an outside turning radius of only 17 feet has been proposed. 3. A "menu board" is proposed to be located directly west of the site s principal building. To ensure intended circulation routes, it is recommended that the drive-through lane (adjacent to the menu board) be specifically delineated via striping or curb island extension. 4. The subject site includes several "one-way" vehicular routes. To ensure intended circulation patterns, it is suggested that one-way routes be specifically identified (i.e., pavement signs) on the site. 8