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MAR-27-97 THU 10:56 FAX NO, 6123495230 P. 03 <br /> • Page 2 <br /> and more seems to be inevitable. Thus we must deal with the encroachment <br /> problem as best we can. <br /> The entire buffer zone area is 1.9 acres and accounts for 24 percent of the <br /> entire buildable P.U.D. Our goal is to create an overall plan that will be <br /> attractive and respectful of the buffer and ponding areas, while still allowing <br /> reasonable and economical use of the buildable land. We are open to other <br /> suggestions you might have. <br /> 2) GAS/CONVENIENCE/CAR WASH STORE <br /> The Gas/Convenience Store/Car Wash questions seemed to deal with a <br /> perceived problem of"saturation" and "competition.* Before addressing <br /> these two questions, we wish to point out that the proposed use for this <br /> corner site is precisely in accordance with guideline contained in the <br /> preliminary SRFITowel Report and also meet the City's comprehensive plan <br /> guidelines. <br /> Regarding the question of saturation, our needs analysis report which we <br /> • presented at the Planning Commission meeting, indicated that only 36 <br /> percent of the need is currently being met. The "blight" concern expressed <br /> by the council is not really warranted in light of the small number of stations <br /> available to meet the demands of the surrounding neighborhood and the <br /> more than 50,000 cars per day which are moving on it's streets. <br /> The second concern expressed by the council had to do with introducing <br /> competition into the area. The problem of competition existed when the last <br /> fast food permit was granted, as well as when the last gas/convenience store <br /> was admitted to the corridor. Both of them were approved in light of the <br /> increased competition that was expected at that time. This is to be expected! <br /> Increased competition is the cornerstone of our country's economic system <br /> and city ordinances are obviously not written to reduce or eliminate <br /> competition. In fact, increased competition is good for the Mounds View <br /> Community and provides improved goods and services. <br /> In summary therefore, we feel we are meeting all of the City's guidelines and <br /> ordinances when including the gas/convenience store/car wash site within <br /> our P.U.D. submission. <br /> 3) CHARACTER OF THE PROPOSED OFFICE BUILDING <br /> • The proposed Office building is a 5000 square foot structure architecturally <br /> designed to be in harmony with the "TAB Homes" office site. There will be <br />