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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 20, 2004 Page 5 1 Commissioner Young asked Mr. Shanna how many deliveries they receive each day. Mr. Shanna 2 reviewed the delivery schedule with the Commission noting that on an average they receive one 3 to two deliveries per day. 4 5 Chair closed the Public Hearing at 7:37 p.m. 6 7 Commissioner Tillman expressed concerns regarding the location of the parking spaces and the 8 closeness to residential areas. She asked if the proposed parking were five legitimate spaces. 9 City Manager Morrison explained that the City Code is silent in terms of the spaces closest to the 10 residential area and reviewed with the Commission. 11 12 Commissioner Tillman expressed concerns stating that the area can get extremely congested 13 during certain times of the day adding that some spaces would not be accessible at all times. She 14 asked if the Commission is responsible for deciding on the number of required spaces. City 15 Manager Momson explained that approval of the request would include determining the number 16 of required spaces. 17 18 Commissioner Hoska stated that the center area would have to be striped off. Mr..Madsen 19 confirmed noting that it would also include `No Parking' signs. 20 21 Commissioner Tillman stated that there is not enough room on this lot and the parking shows .22 this. She stated that she is concerned about limiting the Sharma's from expanding their business 23 adding that she does not see where they have met the requirements of the variances. She 24 indicated that she also has concerns regarding the full five parking spaces. 25 26 Vice Chair Hanson stated that the only way they could expand is to place the two pumps in the 27 grassy area along Stinson. He suggested a curb cut on the northeast corner to accommodate the 28 delivery vehicles that would provide access via 33`d. He stated that he could not agree to the 29 variance request at this time. 30 31 Commissioner Hoska referenced the placement of the two fuel stations and suggested placing 32 them to the east of the existing canopy and create a single lane down the center. He stated that by 33 doing this they would not incur the setback. He stated that the parking is a real issue and concern 34 and suggested reducing the proposal to six pumps versus the suggested eight. 35 36 Chair Stromgren agreed stating that parking is a real issue. He indicated that he was in 37 agreement with Staff s interpretation adding that this is not just a gas station,but also a 38 retail/mercantile business. He stated that the parking allowance applies and that they cannot 39 count the spaces at the pump as parking. He referenced the lighting stating that City Code allows 40 1-foot candles from the property line. He stated that the existing conditions exceed the code and 41 suggested that, as the lights are re-lamped that they step it down to meet City Code. Mr. Madsen 42 clarified that the lights are luminate. 43