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Planning Commission Minutes July 22. 1997 Page 2 . Elk River Landfill mining site. Staff recommends approval of the request based on the conditions in the staff report. Commissioner Sullivan questioned whether the number of truck trips will increase. Brent Schlueter of Tiller Corp. indicated the number will remain approximately the same. Mr. Schlueter noted the old site will be reclaimed and closed. Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Chair Anderson closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER MINTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY TILLER CORPORATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. CU 97-19, WITH CHANGES RECOMMENDED BY STAFF. COMMISSIONER SULLIVAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Scott indicated Amoco Oil is requesting a conditional use permit for a convenience store, gasoline sales and car wash on a 1.3 acre lot located in the northeast corner of Highway 169 and Freeport Street. Scott indicated this application coincides with Hillside Crossing Three request for preliminary plat and final approval. Scott reviewed issues associated with the request regarding hours of operation, lighting, parking, access and signage. Staff recommends approval of the request with the conditions outlined in the staff report. . Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. David Plude, 11537 197th Avenue, expressed concern with the "right in only" access by home. He indicated he would like to see "No U-turn" signs posted to discourage motorists from making unsafe turning movements. Mr. Plude supported the "in only" access to move the traffic off Highway 169 and into the site more smoothly. Mr. Plude indicated trees were to have been planted on his property when the improvements to 197th were completed, and this has not been done. He stated he was concerned with traffic at this location and was hopeful signalization of the intersection will move forward. John Kosmos, KK Design, engineer for project (Amoco) reviewed issues associated with the right-in only access, access onto Evans, landscaping (number and size of plantings), berming, lighting. and signage. Mr. Kosmos felt the "right in" access of Highway 169 was critical to the success of the project. He requested the access onto Evans remain as they have proposed and felt moving the access to the south would confuse customers trying to leave the site. Mr. Kosmos indicated the lighting will be directed downward and into the site and should not impact the neighboring residents. It was the consensus of the Planning Commissioners the request by Amoco Oil will require additional review after the architect has incorporated staff's recommendations. Mr. Kosmos requested that the Planning Commission consider Amoco's request at a special session. . COMMISSIONER MINTON MOVED TO POSTPONE THE REQUEST BY AMOCO OIL CO. FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. CU 97-17. AND