6.2. SR 08-18-2003 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Elk River Wash-N-Fill Express Application For Conditional Use Permit Amendment Dave Kroona (applicant), the new owner of Wash-N-Fill Express at 18296 Zane Street NW (Highway 169 & Main Street) is requesting an amendment to the conditional use permit under which he operates. Dave Kroona recently purchased the Wash-N-Fill Express and desires to make improvements on the site that will enhance its appearance and create the best possible buying experience for the residents of Elk River and the general motoring public. The first step in this process is to upgrade to a premium brand with an upscale brand image and superior marketing programs. He has chosen the Exxon brand to accomplish this goal. As a part of this upgrade to the Exxon image the following items were requested for consideration by the planning staff: 1. New Monument Sign 2. (2) Tiger Disc Signs On The Building 3. Three Dimensional Illuminated Canopy Fascia 4. (3) Illuminated Exxon Logos On The Canopy The planning staff informed Dave Kroona that the new monument sign and one illuminated Exxon logo on the canopy could be approved through the normal sign permitting process and that the additional items could only be considered by applying for an amendment to the conditional use permit which is subject to planning commission & city council review. As such, Dave Kroona is requesting an amendment to the conditional use permit that would allow him to: 1. Install (2) Tiger Disc Signs On The Building 2. Install An Exxon Three Dimensional Illuminated Canopy Fascia On The Canopy 3. Install (3) Illuminated Exxon Logos On The Canopy Fascia Install (2) Tiger Disc Signs On Building This would allow for the display of the Exxon Tiger trademark on the building walls. It would also add additional illumination to the building wall surfaces. This building does not have illuminated building fascia like similar businesses in this area of Elk River. Adding the Tiger Discs would alleviate some of the "dark zones" on the building wall surfaces. Install Exxon Three Dimensional Illuminated Canopy Fascia This is the best look in canopy fascia in the retail gasoline industry today. This fascia has a 24" illuminated red band that is very gentle on the eyes. The band features the soft illumination of red fabric over fluorescent tubes. These features provide an aesthetically pleasing accent to the canopy fascia without offending the surrounding properties with light pollution in the form of glare or unneeded spillover illumination. This is a completely different product and look than is installed at some of the gasoline "bright" sites in Elk River that some people find offensive. The current illuminated narrow red band that is underneath the canopy fascia will be eliminated. Also, the illuminated large red ovals on the top of the gasoline dispensers will be removed. In addition to the elimination of these illuminated items, the overall height of the canopy fascia will be reduced from 48" to 36".