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P.C. Minutes - 5-22-96 Page 6 Dan Nadeau is requesting to build a grocery market with gas pumps on the southeast corner of County Rd. 8A and Highway 61. The 1.68 acre subject property is zoned retail business and guided commercial. The proposed site plan includes a request for a Special Use Permit, Section 320-7, and three variances. These are: A reduction of the front yard setback from 40 ft. to 15 ft. for a gas station canopy; a reduction of the front yard parking setback from 10 ft. to 0 ft.; a reduction of the minimum parking space size from 10' X 20' to 9' X 18'. Mr. Ankenny, the architect for the project presented the plan for the building and landscaping. This includes one way access from Highway 61 and two way access on Co. Rd. 8A. The building would be approximately 9,000 sq. ft., with an isolated area for receiving animals, three gas pumps, and 52 parking spaces. A variance for the canopy over the pumps would be required and possibly for the size of parking spaces. The architect is working with Washington County and MNDOT on the accesses. There is a "76" sign proposed on the southwest corner of the property. Most commissioners felt it would be an asset to the community. Tim Agness would like to see additional screening in the rear of the property. Motion made by Rubenzer, seconded by Agness to recommend approval of the Site Plan, Special Use Permit and Variance for the canopy setback subject to three special conditions: 1. Approval from Rice Creek Watershed District. 2. Approval from MnDOT and Washington County Transportation in regards to access and proposed variance criteria. 3. Approval of variances for front yard parking setback; front yard setback for gas station canopy and for required parking. All aye, motion passed. Motion made by Agness, seconded by Kellison to direct staff to resubmit the RFP for park planning with an adjusted amount to be paid for service. All aye, motion passed. Motion made by Peltier, seconded by Schumann to adjourn at 11:25PM. All aye, motion passed. Carole LaBelle, Secretary Hugo Planning Commission