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STAFF REPORT DATE: July 15, 1997 TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant ITEM: 97-05 Conditional Use Permit -- Reliance Development Company, L.L.P. Gas/Convenience Store with Car Wash BACKGROUND: Mr. John Trautz, representing Reliance Development Company, submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit to the City for a proposed gas station and car wash on Lot 4, Block 1, Apache Plaza. This location is between the Tires Plus building and the new Video Update building and is part of the redevelopment plan for the Apache Plaza Shopping Center. ANALYSIS: Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require that certain conditions be satisfied before a conditional use permit may be granted. The first condition stipulates that the proposed use is one which is specifically listed for the zoning district where the-use will be located. The proposed gas station and car wash are permitted uses for this Commercial-District according to the City's Zoning Code, Section 1635.05, Permitted Conditional Uses, (f) car washes and (g) gasoline stations. The next condition required in order to obtain a permit is that the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the vicinity. Mr. Trautz stated in a written response that the operator runs over 55 stores in four states and that it is a "high_ quality" operation. The building will be constructed to provide a state-of-the-art fuel handling facility. Finally, the last requirement that needs to be satisfied is for the proposed use to be considered necessary or desirable at the above location to provide a service or a facility which is in the interest of public convenience and will contribute to the general welfare of the neighborhood community. Mr. Trautz states that the proposed development is designed to be convenient and easy to use by the general public. The proximity of the proposed gas station/convenience store/car wash to the current and proposed retail businesses makes it very accessible and convenient to the Apache Plaza patrons and traffic on Silver Lake Road. Other conditions that the Planning Commission and City Council may consider would be with regard to lighting, landscaping, business hours, and signage.