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. . . Planning Commission Minutes June 27, 2000 Page 5 11. THAT 1 O-FOOT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS INSIDE THE PERIMETER OF THE PROPERTY BE GRANTED TO THE CITY. 12. THAT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS OVER WETLANDS AND PONDING AREAS BE GRANTED TO THE CITY. 13. THAT A SUBDIVISION EXEMPTION BE COMPLETED AND RECORDED PRIOR TO RECORDING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH THE COUNTY. COMMISSIONER BAKER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 5.3. Reauest bv Wash and Fill of Minnesota, Inc. for Preliminary Plat (Elk River Crossina 2nd Addition), Public Hearina Case No. P 00-8 5.4. Reauest bv Wash and Fill of Minnesota, Inc. for Conditional Use Permit. Public Hearing - Case No. CU 00- 12 Staff report by Scott Harlicker. Wash and Fill of Minnesota has requested preliminary plat approval to replat Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1, Elk River Crossing 2nd Addition into two lots (181st Avenue and Highway 169). They have also requested a conditional use permit to construct a convenience store/car wash and a quick lube facility. Mr. Harlicker explained that the total area being platted is 2.714 acres. He reviewed issues regarding the site plan, parking and access, building elevations, signage, and landscaping. He noted that the building will be composed of colored block in shades of brown. Staff recommends approval of the request with the conditions in the staff report to the Commission. Chair Mesich opened the public hearing. Barry Graceland, 110 Bank Street, Minneapolis, representing Wash and Fill, provided a rendition of the Blaine facility located at 179th and Central Avenue. He reviewed the wood detailing which would be used inside the building and explained that hydromic heat will be used under all the concrete to provide a dry surface during rain and snow. Mr. Harlicker asked if Mr. Graceland had a rendition of the lube facility. Mr. Graceland stated that the building will have the typical red roof. Chair Mesich asked how the water dripping off cars coming out of the carwash in the winter would be addressed. Mr. Graceland stated that that is why the hydromic heating is used under the concrete. He explained that system has a 2 million BTU capacity. Commissioner Baker asked if the Wash and Fill would look like the Blaine facility. Mr. Graceland stated that it would be exactly the same, down to the wood detailing. Mr. Harlicker noted that the applicant must meet the PUD standards or come back for an amendment. Discussion followed regarding the red roof of the lube facility, traffic flow through the site, dumpster location and green space.