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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 16, 2003 Page 6 variance application for the parking requirement, as their plans do not show enough parking. 2 The City's commercial zoning code requires 9.8,or 10,parking spaces for the site, which is one 3 space per 300 square feet of gross floor area, which is 2960 square feet. The petitioner's plan 4 shows five spots,plus two specifically designated as employee parking. City ordinance does not 5 specify for whom the parking spaces are designated. The petitioner has commented that there 6 are 8 parking positions at the islands. Staff has relayed to them that those spots would not count 7 toward the required 10 parking spaces. 8 9 Ms. Hall indicated that, according to City code,parking spaces must be at least 9 feet by 19 feet 10 and must be clearly marked and outlined. Currently, at the subject property, the petitioner told 11 Staff the parking spaces are not clearly marked and outlined. Currently, there is not a 12 handicapped parking space at the site, which is also a requirement. Finally,parking is not 13 allowed in the right of way,which is currently occurring. 14 15 Ms. Hall indicated that, according to the City's code,parking is prohibited in the following: (a) 16 within five feet of a side lot line; (b)within 10 feet of the front property line; and (c)within 10 17 feet of the rear lot line. Also, when a commercial property, such as this, abuts residential areas, 18 it is unlawful to park a vehicle or provide a parking space closer than 20 feet. Residential 19 housing is at the southern(side) line of the subject property and at the eastern (rear)property 20 line. The other two sides are roadways. 21 Ms. Hall indicated a conditional use permit is required for the gas station use in the commercial zoning district. Staff could not locate in City records the original conditional use permit; 24 however,the City Manager felt the proposed changes to the site were significant enough to 25 warrant going through the public process for review of potential conditions. 26 27 Ms. Hall indicated the proposed plan meets all other City code requirements as far as setbacks, 28 floor area ratio, etc. 29 30 Bruce Madsen, of Griffith Contracting, reviewed the proposed expansion plans with the 31 Commission. He then indicated that he feels the proposal would enhance the property and allow 32 customers to flow more quickly through the business. 33 34 Mr. Madsen indicated that they feel that the fueling station parking spots should be counted 35 toward the City requirement as vehicles are parked there to fuel and run in to pay or buy coffee. 36 37 Chair Melsha noted that three members of the Commission would not be on the Commission 38 next month. He then said that he feels that the 33'Avenue entrance could be an issue as there is 39 not much room to maneuver in the area. 40 41 Mr. Madsen indicated that there have been issues with the parking in that area. 42 43 Chair Melsha indicated that he is concerned with adding additional pumps putting them so close to the store and creating more congestion on the site. 46 Mr. Madsen indicated the owner of the property has gone to the expense of adding credit card 47 readers to move people through faster and would like to have the 8 additional pumps.