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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 16, 1994 Page 3 1 Chair Gondorchin commented on the pylon regulations with signage. He thought the 2 pylon measured approximately 185 square feet and noted the requirement that the bottom 3 of the pylon must be 7 feet from the ground. 4 The architect stated they were willing to meet any City requirements. They had initially 5 thought a monument would suit their purposes better but would not provide adequate 6 square footage. He also said there would not be a problem.meeting the City criteria for 7 footage. A question was asked regarding the price sign and the architect said they would 8 not be seeking a variance for that sign. 9 Chair Gondorchin asked about the proposed hours of operation. The architect stated they 10 do not want to be a 24-hour operation and would comply with whatever hours the City 11 set. 12 Commissioner Makowske inquired about what was being done regarding drainage. The 13 architect responded they would likely raise the building three or four inches to keep any standing water off neighboring properties. He indicated that the initial system was not working properly and that construction, excavation and cleaning of the property would be 16 done according to PCA requirements. 17 The location of the canopy's position on the diagram was explained by the architect. 18 Commissioner Bergstrom asked if the neighbors had been contacted and asked for their 19 opinions on having a convenience store. The architect stated he called the apartment 20 owners and explained thoroughly what they were planning but did not receive any calls 21 back. 22 Commissioner Faust wanted to know if a marketing survey or study had been done to 23 indicate the need for this type of store. The architect stated they usually look at traffic 24 counts and do a rooftop count but didn't feel an actual survey was necessary. 25 Commissioner Faust also wanted to know if they felt there would be enough business to 26 support the venture. The architect thought there would be since they could count on the 27 overflow business from SuperAmerica. 28 Commissioner Makowske asked how the size of the store would rate against industry 29 standards. The architect explained the standards would be from 2,400 to 3,000 square 30 footage and the store would fall within those parameters. 49 St. Anthony resident Dennis Cavanaugh, 2909 St. Anthony Boulevard, stated he was in 32 favor of the project. He thought the area as it appears now looks blighted and