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Mounds View City Council August 24, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 7 • Council Member Mueller stated this business owner, during a tough economic climate, wants to remain competitive so she supports the project. Her only concern is the great financial investment and she is unsure of the return on this investment. ROLL CALL: Mueller/Gunn/Stigney/Hull/Flaherty. Ayes - 4 Nays -1 (Stigney) Motion carried. D. Resolution 7486, Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit and Development Review for a New Car Wash at The Station, 2280 County Road I. Planning Associate Heller presented the request of Leon Theis for a Conditional Use Permit and Development Review to add a car wash to his existing fuel station at 2280 County Road I. The property is zoned B-2, Limited Business, and all other fuel stations in the City are zoned B-3, Highway Business. Currently the City Code only allows car washes as a Conditional Use in B-3 or higher zoning districts. She reviewed the considerations contained in staff's report, recommended conditions if approved, and public feedback. Planning Associate Heller advised that the Planning Commission recommended approval. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7486, Approving a Conditional Use Permit and Development Review for a Car Wash at "The Station," 2280 County Road I, Planning Case Nos. CU2009-002 and DE2009-001. Council Member Mueller asked if it is standard policy to send notification to surrounding residents and business owners. Planning Associate Heller stated this consideration does not require a public hearing; however, notices were sent for both the Planning Commission and Council meetings. All responses had been submitted to the Council. Council Member Hull asked if directional signage will be needed since the parking lot is quite large. Planning Associate Heller stated that may be needed or directional arrows could be painted. Community Development Director Roberts stated directional signage on the side of the building or in the parking lot may be needed to identify the entrance and exit. Council Member Stigney asked if the Planning Commission or staff had addressed the need for screening. Planning Associate Heller stated it was felt there was no need for it since there are no directly abutting residences. Council Member Stigney asked if a condition should be added to address screening should the property use change. Planning Associate Heller stated such a condition could be added. Council Member Stigney stated the applicant knew the zoning and restrictions of this properly when he purchased it. He expressed concern that additional customer services will be added and he felt this use was too intense for this property.