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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 28, 1999 Oasis Market/Amoco, 7509 Lake Drive, Amended Conditional Use Permit, Mary Kay Wyland - Twin Cities Stores Inc., DBA Oasis Markets is the current owner of the property and is requesting this Amended Conditional Use Permit to allow two (2) additional gas pumps to be located on the Lake Drive side of the building. These gas pumps were shown as "future pumps" on the originally approved site plan. Staff has reviewed the request and recommends approval of the additional pumps. There appears to be adequate maneuvering space in this location and no parking will be displaced. Staff does, however, have some other concerns that need to be addressed which include truck parking, lighting, and drainage. The Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing on June 9, 1999. After considerable discussion, they recommended approval of this Amended Conditional Use Permit with conditions. Buffering on the south boundary of the property was discussed. Several trees between this business and the residence to the south were lost in the storms last year. This particular area also includes an easement and the City has constructed utility service on the easement. A future roadway may also be constructed between the property and the residential property to the south. There may not be room for additional buffering. Mr. and Mrs. Skoglund, 7481 Lake Drive, property owners on the south bo s operty came forward and presented their concerns. Council directed staff to determine which trees need to be cl ity which trees need to be cleared by the property owner. Staff will contact the Skoglund' r din e up later this week. Mr. Wessel indicated he would contact the owner of the prope e• <, at U.S. West has been making new connections in that area. There are require, o• the area. Staff advised that Amoco would be > melds over the lights to reduce the glare from the lights. Mr. John Paron, representativ: , is Market, stated he fully understands he cannot activate the new pumps until all conditions are °; apologized to Mr. and Mrs. Skoglund for any problems the property has created. He asked Council to r °' iew the request in 30 days when all conditions have been met. He stated he would meet with the neighbors after the shields are installed to make sure they are acceptable. Council Member Lyden moved to table the Amended Conditional Use Permit for 30 days until the following conditions are met: 1. Proper permits are obtained from all affected agencies. 2. Overnight parking of any vehicles is prohibited and truck/trailer parking is limited to two (2) hour maximum. A sign shall be posted on the rear parking lot and within the building indicating such. "No Overnight Parking" signs shall be placed at each entrance. 3. The ponding area shall be cleaned and restored to its original contours. 4. Condition No. 2 and 3 shall be completed prior to full functioning of the two (2) new pump islands. 5. Site lighting shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance in relation to light and glare. 6. Conditions 1 through 8, contained in the original permit, granted May 11, 1992, shall be made a part of this permit. 6