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Memo to the Planning Commission/CU96-25 Page 2 November 26, 1996 • staff's comments regarding the Holiday Station Stores will be contingent upon approval of the plat. Certainly, changes to the plat will have a direct affect on the proposed development plans. Holiday is proposing to operate a 24 hour gas station/convenience store with nine dispensing stations (18 positions for vehicles) for gasoline service. The site will be developed as part of the Heying Addition which is proposed to be developed with common driveways and parking areas. An overall preliminary concept plan has been submitted to staff to present an idea of how the property could ultimately be developed (see attached). The property currently has a 6,400 square foot building on it which is occupied by the school district administrative office. Access to the office is off Freeport Avenue. There was originally an access off School Street; however, with the improvements to Highway 169 (double left turn), School Street and Freeport Avenue, the traffic study prepared for Elk Park Center justified closure of the access. Preliminary Plat/Concept Plan As mentioned, the Heying Addition will consist of 4 separate commercial lots • extending from School Street up to the city property where the water tower is located. This plat will be presented to the City Council on December 16th for their consideration (see attached). The concept plan that has been provided takes into account the development of each parcel along with proposed parking areas accessed by common driveways between each lot. The concept plan also helps determine appropriate drainage calculations and ponding areas for the entire plat. Some of the potential uses include a video store, restaurant, and general retail, all in addition to the proposed gasoline station. Although the plat and concept plan are not before the Planning Commission for any formal action, the Planning Commission can certainly provide comments for the Council to consider at the December 16th meeting. Access to the Site Access to serve the Holiday Station Store as well as the first commercial use immediately to the north (possibly a video store) will be off of Freeport Avenue. The access point will be approximately in the same location as the existing driveway to the current administration building. However, the actual entrance into the site will be approximately 20 feet further to the south, closer to the Freeport and School Street intersection. This point of access has been of concern to staff since it will serve both the Holiday Station Store as well as the next commercial opportunity immediately to the north. IPTherefore, it would be desirable to maximize the distance between School Street and the first entrance into this development due the amount of traffic s:\planning\pc\cu96-25x.doc