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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 20, 2004 Page 4 1 Mr. Hanson referenced the requirements and conditions for the variance request stating that 2 based on the code the condition of use states that it would not be detrimental to the health of the 3 residents and expressed concerns that this was not being considered. He referenced the increase 4 in fumes and congestion noting that this increases the safety hazards at this intersection. 5 6 Mr. Hanson stated that one of the requirements for the variance is that it would create a condition 7 of hardship if not approved. He questioned the issue of hardship stating that he does not believe 8 this request meets the condition of hardship. He stated that this would not be good for the 9 neighborhood and would increase the safety hazards already present in the area. He provided the 10 Commission with photographs noting that the owner does not maintain the area around the 11 station appropriately. He expressed concerns stating that it is his wish that the owner would be a 12 better neighbor. 13 14 Mr. Hanson referenced the canopy and expressed concerns regarding the lighting. He asked if 15 the owner had received a permit to install the lights. He thanked the Commissioners for their 16 hard work on this request and encouraged them to deny the request. 17 18 Amy Sharma, owner, explained that she and her husband were not able to run the business until 19 mid-September 2003. She acknowledged the issues regarding maintenance of the property and 20 assured the Commission that the condition of the property would be resolved in the spring. She 21 explained that they did not install the lighting and asked if there had been any recent complaints. 22 She agreed that the area does get very congested during rush hour adding that it is their hope that 23 with their proposal it would help to improve the flow of the traffic. She noted that many of their 24 customers do wait in line for a spot versus driving around the block,which does add to the 25 congestion. She mentioned that they have received complaints regarding the distance of the 26 pumps from the station and reviewed with the Commission. 27 28 Vice Chair Hanson indicated that it was his understanding that convenience stations such as this 29 one normally does not make their money from selling gas but does by selling the products 30 available inside the station. Ms. Sharma agreed noting that many of their customers purchase 31 both gas and in-store products. 32 33 Vice Chair Hanson asked Mr. Madsen where the gas tankers would park. Mr. Madsen explained 34 that they would park on the building side of the new islands and reviewed with the Commission. 35 He also indicated that they would request delivery for after hours. 36 37 Vice Chair Hanson asked what their open hours are for the station. Mr. Madsen stated that the 38 station is open from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 39 40 Commissioner Young stated that she recently saw a Coca Cola delivery truck parked along the 41 wall and asked if this would be the same process going forward. She expressed concerns stating 42 that the truck took up three parking spaces and contributed to the congestion. Mr. Sharma 43 confirmed that this would continue to be the process and reviewed with the Commission. 44