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Indy Lube CUP Page 3 June 16, 1993 feels that traffic will enter off Dodge Avenue and try to go the wrong way on this drive. It is staff ' s suggestion to widen this drive to allow for two way traffic. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING - City Code requires one tree to be planted for every 40 linear feet of the lot. The proposed site plan does not show any locations of proposed tree or shrub plantings . This site plan would require 27 trees to be planted. There are no existing trees located on this lot. Staff would recommend that as many trees as possible be used to screen the residential property along the east and south property lines, however, site lines should be maintained at the intersection of 5th Street and Dodge Avenue. The dumpster, mechanical equipment, and rooftop equipment must be screened from view as per City Code. PARKING - Automobile service stations are required to have four parking spaces plus two parking spaces for each service stall . This would equal ten required stalls for the Indy Lube site. The applicant does meet this requirement. Elk River City Code also requires that drive through banks and restaurants have the ability to stack five vehicles per drive through lane. It appears from the existing site plan that this requirement could be met. However, if the building is pushed to the east 15 feet to accommodate the additional right-of-way 411 on Dodge Avenue, the stacking of five vehicles per bay may become more difficult. ENVIRONMENTAL - The applicant has indicated that he is willing to service a used oil drop off site. City staff strongly encourages the applicant to follow through on this plan as the City is in dire need of a used oil drop off site. SIGNAGE - The applicant would be required to meet all applicable C3 sign standards . BUILDING - The proposed Indy Lube building would be constructed of split face block and would be 16 feet in height. The building is rather small ( 70x30, 2 , 100 square feet) and has three overhead garage doors . Vehicles would enter on the east side of the building and exit on the west side. A picture of the proposed building is enclosed in the packet. RECOMMENDATION Staff feels that this site can accommodate a Indy Lube or other drive through oil change facility. However, there are several existing issues which may affect the overall site plan. Staff would suggest this item be tabled until the applicant can II! adjust his site plan in terms of grading and drainage, traffic flow, landscaping, and other issues outlined in this memo. During this time, the outstanding issues of Auburn Commons 2nd Addition can also be researched to verify that all of the