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Mounds View City Council August 10, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 7 G. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 833, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1113.04 of the Zoning Code to add Car Washes as a Conditional Use in a B-2, Limited Business, Zoning District. Community Development Director Roberts presented the request of Leon Theis, owner of The Station at 2280 County Road I, to add a car wash to his fuel station, which is zoned B-2, Limited Business. The City Code only allows car washes as a conditional use in B-3, Highway Business, or higher zoning districts. Community Development Director Roberts presented the recommendation for approval by staff and the Planning Commission. He explained a revision made to the resolution to clarify the intent this is for B-2 zoned property that has a fuel station. It was noted that the public hearing and second reading is scheduled for August 24, 2009. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Revised Ordinance 833, Amending Chapter 1113 of the Mounds View Zoning Code to add a Car Wash. As a conditional use in a B-2 Zoning District. Council Member Hull disclosed that he is an employee of the applicant and had abstained in 2007 when the applicant wanted to add two more pumps since there was a perception of a conflict of interest. However, he is not an owner and the City Attorney has advised there is no conflict of interest in this case or the previous case. Council Member Hull stated he sees many positives for the City and business and would not want to see it not go through. But, in this case, . only one person spoke against it and the Planning Commission recommended approval with a 6- 0vote so he will vote on the matter. Council Member Mueller stated this is a solid business that wants to provide a needed service to the community so she supports approval. Council Member Stigney stated his opinion that the perception of conflict exists for Council Member Hull who had indicated his vote was dependent upon "in case it might not go through." Council Member Stigney felt the car wash was too intense a use for the B-2 district and pointed out this consideration is limited to only one property. Mayor Flaherty stated he met with the owner to see the exact location of the car wash. He had been concerned about the sight lines from County Road I but that was put to rest when he understood the setback to be parallel to the front of Fedoras. Mayor Flaherty stated he remains concerned about the height of the building, disposal of the sudsy water, and ice control to assure there is not a buildup at the exit. Brad Leon, applicant, stated the building height is 12 feet and the first 15 feet of the entrance and exit is heated concrete to assure there is no ice buildup. Community Development Director Roberts stated the water is disposed in the sanitary sewer. • Council Member Mueller stated the car wash addition will allow this business to compete with other businesses.