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P.C. Minutes - June 22, 1994 Page 2 Michael D. Atkinson has applied for a Special Use Permit to construct a gas station, automatic car wash, and convenience store at 14029 Forest Blvd. This property is at the northeast corner of 140th St. and Highway 61. The property is zoned Retail Business and is .63 acres in size. Mr. Atkinson is also requesting a variance from the 30' setback on the rear lot line to 12'. The buildings currently on the site would be removed. Mr. Wayne Anderson stated that the applicants are working with Washington County, RCWD, MNDOT, and the DNR regarding access to the site from Count-,....- Rd. ountyRd. 8A, Highway 61. Acquisition of 25' on the southwest corner of the property and the drainage in the area are also under discussion. Steve Just, the resident on the east did not object to the project but did request some type of fencing. Mike Atkinson assured Mr. Just they would agree on what type of screening will be erected. Commissioners were concerned with the landscaping for the site and the 90 degree turn required to access the pumps. All members concurred this was an excellent use for the property but were not comfortable with the site plan on file as it would undoubtedly be revised. Motion made by Agness, seconded by Schumann to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit for Michael Atkinson, 14029 Forest Blvd. to construct a gas station, car wash and convenience store, with a Variance of 18' to the rear setback subject to the following conditions. 1. Acquisition of 25' of right of way from MNDOT. / ~° 2. City engineer verify that there is an adequate water supply -L h`6 site. 3. City engineer review the ponding and water retention for the site as required by RCWD and the DNR. 4. Appropriate driveway permits be obtained from Washington County and the State. All aye, motion passed. Motion made by Peltier, seconded by Malaski to table the Site Plan request of Michael Atkinson, 14029 Forest Blvd. until July 27th or a new site plan has been developed. All aye, motion passed. Motion made by Peltier, seconded by Schumann to appoint Tim Agness as Vice Chairman. All aye, motion passed. Motion made by Schumann, seconded by Rubenzer to request the city obtain county plat books for the Planning Commission and City Council members. All aye, motion passed.