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The Station staff report August 5, 2009 Page 4 Traffic: There is some traffic around The Station, particularly during the weekday rush hours, due to County Road I being a main thoroughfare of the City and the close proximity to I-35W. The Station does produce customer traffic, but it has not been a problem from a public safety standpoint. The traffic in the area would likely only change a small amount with the addition of a car wash. The owner anticipates that he will have a small increase in customers since if one wants a car wash, they could now come to The Station, where previously they would have had to go to one of the other gas stations in the City. There will be curbing and signage directing traffic into the car wash, which would then exit straight onto Adams Street. Adequate utilities and access roads are available: The water and sewer lines that currently serve the property have adequate capacity to provide for the needs of the fuel station and possibly for the car wash. If more water is necessary, the City’s water main pipes have more than enough water available to supply a car wash. The Station is located on a corner and has ample access on to both streets, particularly on to Adams Street where there is no curbing and the entire parking lot blends into the street. The public works department has reviewed the proposed plans and has no issues. At the time of the reconstruction project for Adams Street (scheduled for 2011 or 2012), the lack of curbing and curb cuts into this site will be addressed. The Demonstrated Need for Such a Use: The owner of The Station wants to improve his business and be able to compete with the other three gas stations in the City that all have car washes. The City of Mounds View supports our existing businesses and wants them to remain in our community and prosper. Development Review Discussion Parking: According to the City’s parking code requirements, this facility would be required to provide parking according to the following schedule: • Motor fuel station: At least four off-street spaces • Retail store: At least one off-street parking space for each 100 square feet of retail floor area plus one per employee • Car wash (motor fuel station car wash): zero spaces in addition to that required for the fuel station With The Station’s previous planning requests, staff determined that this site would be required to provide 18 parking stalls. There are currently 8 parking spaces in front of the retail building, 8 vehicle spaces at the fuel pumps, and 13 spaces behind the building. The site plan shows 18 spaces behind the retail building, more than is currently provided. Staff believes that the amount of parking available is more than adequate.