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property. Depending upon the use of the property, this could create some traffic problems within the site. The service station shows only four parking spaces. With a minimum of one and possibly two spaces utilized for employees, parking will be minimal for non gasoline customers. However, recognizing the size of the store, it is not likely that it will generate many non -gasoline 'trips. In addition, -most service stations of this type have customers parking immediately in front of the service station. The applicant may wish to review his parking configuration and amount. The flow of traffic through the car wash is counter to normal American practice where the motorist tends to keep to the right. The car wash has traffic flowing to the left from Silver Lake Road to reach the car wash. This, combined with movements from the gas pumps to the exits and to the car wash will create a number of conflicts. It would be logical to consider reversing the flow of traffic through the car wash so that traffic entering and exiting from the car wash is lined up with the "keep right" concepts of traffic near the entrance. The reversed flow of traffic will also provide additional storage for vehicles waiting to enter the car wash. The placement of the air hose and vacuum is also likely to interfere with the flow of vehicles through the car wash. ('^ Consideration should be given to relocate it. V - With the proposed driveways, buildings and gas pumps, it will be necessary for all gas transport trucks to enter from southbound Highway 10. The applicant should consider the direction of approach of his vehicles from the refinery and perhaps he could relocate his tanks or provide specific directions for his transport trucks. The applicant should consider the , various traffic concerns expressed above and should obtain permits from the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Ramsey County for these two entrances. GVW/cmh