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r STAFF REPORT DATE: June 18, 1996 TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant ITEM: Conditional Use Permit -- Unocal'76 Service Station BACKGROUND: Roger Bona, owner of the Unocal 76 Service Station, 2812 - 27th Avenue NE, is proposing to build an addition to his existing service station so that he will be able to expand his auto repair business. The purpose of the addition is to increase the number of repair bays. The conditional use permit is required because of Mr. Bona's proposed expansion of the current use of the building. The proposed expansion is 5,613 square feet, requiring an additional 19 parking spaces. Mr. Bona is proposing to put 21 parking spaces on site and to construct 14 additional parking spaces on an adjacent piece of property that he recently purchased. The old meat market building will be demolished to make way for a portion of the proposed on-site parking. In May, Mr. Bona and his architect presented drawings and plans to City Staff which showed the proposed addition within the City's setback requirements. They also conducted a neighborhood meeting on June 2, 1996. Mr. Dan Dahling of Finn-Daniels Architects indicated that the meeting went well, with the majority of the comments addressing a need for increased landscapping. The residents and business representatives who attended the meeting advised them that they want landscapping that will provide more visual screening that will also muffle the noise. In addition to obtaining a conditional use permit, it is necessary for Mr. Bona to apply for two setback variances. These variances are needed for a proposed 20 x 24 foot canopy he wants to place over an existing gas pump island. He currently has-a canopy for a larger gas pump island as does the Phillips 66 service station across the street. He is-requesting approval for the smaller canopy so that visually it is consistent with his larger canopy and the other service station canopies in the area. Mr. Bona stated that there will be no signage on any of the canopies. The second variance request is for proposed parking within the 10 foot frontyard setback along Kenzie Terrace. As stated in the application letter, Mr. Bona is requesting this parking variance to temporarily park.cars in this space so that they can evaluate the repairs needed to a vehicle. In an attempt to reduce the need to park in the setback, they purchased the lot southwest of the service station and plan to construct a parking area there. This parking will be for employees and overflow.