PL MINUTES 03151977 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

• car wash on the south 150 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, Apache Plaza Second Addition (approximately 245 ' 39th Avenue N.E. ) . The land is currently zoned commercial. Mr. Bartlett explained that his company has had a very good experience in developing these types of car washes, based largely upon a quality approach and good housekeeping practices . He said this is a most desireable market and that he had several people who are interested in purchasing the wash. Mr. Bartlett said the proposed wash would be of brick and block con- struction, have a heated floor to prevent ice build-up in winter, an attendant would be on duty during busy hours, and the project would conform to all applicable codes and ordinances. The site plan pre- sented was in substantial conformance with the zoning ordinance. Board members raised questions about the roof design, ownership ar- rangements, location decision, possible litter problems and conversion of the building to other uses should the wash prove to be not economi- cally viable. Mr. Bartlett said the design would be of attractive brick and block construction, would be owned by a couple living in New Brighton, felt the potential market was very good and that according to mortgagers , the building could; be reconverted to other uses. He also said there • is a possibility that a water recycling system may be installed, al- though there are problems with salt in the water during winter months and that his company has been studying the feasibility of using solar energy panels to heat the water. The roof construction would support the additional weight of such a system. The Board discussed the economic feasibility of such a project and the concensus was that the City is not in a position to make economic de- terminations of this type from both practical and legal perspectives. Motion by Mr. Rymarchick seconded by Mr. Hiebel to recommend concept approval of a self service car wash at the site in question to the City Council subject to a review of the landscaping, building arrange- ments, and conformance with all applicable codes and ordinances and because of the proposal's compatibility to other uses in the area. The Board will also consider requiring a performance bond for landscap- ing, based upon the final landscaping plan. Mr. Marks and Mr. Letourneau expressed some concern about the economic viability of the proposal and its possible conversion to other uses . Mr. Bartlett felt that the future owners might want to expand, if any- thing. Mr. Cowan felt the Board should not be concerned with economic viability • that is up to the businessman and mortgage backers . (4)