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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br /> August 23, 1994 <br /> • Page 3 <br /> 1 5) Landscaping to include a fence installed on the south and east side <br /> 2 of the property to shield residential areas, and trees and shrubs to be planted <br /> 3 according to recommendations of City Staff. <br /> 4 6) Hours will be limited from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. <br /> 5 Marks commented on the requested variance and the need for a finding of <br /> 6 hardship. Commissioner Horst advised that the Planning Commission felt the lot <br /> 7 configuration and topography limited the size of the convenience store. Also, the <br /> 8 applicant proposes to eliminate two entrances from the corner which sets the <br /> 9 building back further to provide for adequate traffic flow patterns. Horst also <br /> 10 reported that the Planning Commission feels approval of the variances will not <br /> 11 result in an adverse impact to the health, safety and welfare of residents. <br /> 12 Marks reiterated his concern to justify a fmding of hardship. Commissioner Horst <br /> 13 explained the size of the proposed building is 300 square feet less than industry <br /> 14 standards. Also, neighbors on both sides have indicated they have no objection to <br /> 15 requested variances. The Planning Commission felt the variances were needed to <br /> 16 provide for safe on-site traffic flow and ingress/egress points. <br /> City Attorney Soth noted the City has received a letter from the applicant which <br /> 18 addresses some of the unique specifics related to this lot, the most significant of <br /> 19 which is to improve traffic flow on this corner lot. <br /> 20 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth,to approve the Conditional Use Permit to <br /> 21 C.M. Group for a Stop'N' Go at 2400-37th Avenue NE, with conditions as <br /> 22 recommended by the Planning Commission. <br /> 23 Doug Jones, 2505 Silver Lane, expressed concerns regarding drainage from this <br /> 24 site going toward Heart Lake and Silver Lake. He recommended that a weir be <br /> 25 required to prevent potential gas and oil spills in water drainage. He also asserted <br /> 26 there is a need for a sidewalk on the east side of Stinson to provide for pedestrian <br /> 27 safety. Marks pointed out that a sidewalk already exists on the north side of 37th <br /> 28 Avenue. <br /> 29 Kevin McCormick, C.M. Group architect, reviewed drainage patterns and pointed <br /> 30 out that drainage between the new curb and street will go towards the sodded and <br /> 31 landscaped area. All other drainage will go out the two drives and into the storm <br /> 32 sewer. <br /> Motion carried unanimously, <br />