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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 1997 Page 3 1 from such lot line. In such cases, the setback approved by the Council shall apply so long as 2 the building exists on the lot." 3 "For purposes of this subdivision, a "shopping center" means any group of four or more retail 4 or service establishments totaling a minimum floor area of 75.000 square feet, on one or more 5 contiguous tracts of land in single ownership; or in multiple ownership but subject to a 6 reciprocal easement agreement governing common access and parking." 7 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the situation in the City Ordinance, Section 1635.05 exists for 8 Apache Plaza and Mr. Trautz and he has requested that the request for the variance be 9 withdrawn. Ms. Moore-Sykes recommended the Planning Commission review the site plan 10 and make a recommendation to the City Council. 11 Mr. John Trautz, applicant, introduced Paul Struther, the architect, and Rick Rico, Erickson 12 Oil Company, operator of the facility. 13 Mr. Paul Struther, architect, displayed overheads of the proposed site plan. He explained the 14 site plan will realign the current sachet, maintain the drive aisle to Tires Plus, utilize 39th 15 Avenue as the primary access, and Silver Lake Road for access as well. An important 16 element of the site is the restriction on sight lines which precluded any development on the 17 north portion of the site. This provided an opportunity for green space and signage at the 18 north end. Mr. Struther noted one change since the proposed plan was submitted is the 19 addition of a retaining wall along Silver Lake Road. The nearest store is located in the City 20 of Fridley and is almost identical to the one being proposed. 21 Commissioner Franzese asked if the sachet which was referred to was two lanes. 22 Mr. Struther explained the site currently has parking islands which were part of the old 23 Apache Plaza layout. The proposal will remove the drive islands and straighten the lane out 24 to allow two way travel. 25 Commissioner Gondorchin expressed concern for emergency vehicle access near the pumps at 26 the end of the car wash while cars were parked in the available stalls. He stated he would 27 like this inspected by the Fire Chief. 28 Commissioner Horst asked if a canopy was proposed above the gas pumps and if it would 29 affect the sight line. 30 Mr. Struther stated a canopy is proposed. The end of the canopy is lined up on the edge of 31 the sight line and the rest of the project is located to the south. The proposal utilized the 32 same distances as the store in Fridley because the distances worked well there. 33 Chair Bergstrom asked what type of signage was proposed.