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Page 3 . Planning Commission Minutes 7/25/89 Commissioner Fuchs explained that he was concerned about the traffic as he did not know what was going into the two additional stalls. could be very heavy compared to a furniture store. flow This Steve Bjork explained that parking was based on retail space not a furniture store. Commissioner Schroeder felt that the location and space of this site was much better than a lot of other Quick Lubes he had patronized. Commissioner Schroeder did not feel there was a problem with the lot size and traffic flow. Commissioner Schroeder noted that the Quick Lubes in the Twin Cities have a much smaller piece of property than what is located here. He felt the "Car Wash" and "Quick Lube" go together. Mr. Artac indicated that traffic should not be a problem. Mr. Artac explained that the Car Wash has eight times as many cars per day as the "Quick Lube" He stated that we are selling time and convenience. This type of service will be completed in about 10 minutes. . Commissioner Fuchs felt that this business would better fit another piece of property and would like to see the structure moved further back as this business will be setting out front in the shopping center. Steve Bjork indicated that there are constraints from building farther back because of the storm water sewer there. If this wasn't there they would be able to move the building back off Freeport. Mr Bjork further explained that you can control the building with setbacks and also can place limitation on the building. Commissioner Eberley indicated she would like to see more green space. Steve Bjork noted that there is room for additional landscaping if the Commission requires that. Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator gave a brief summary at this time to clarify the issues. He further indicated that the underlying land use is Highway Commercial. Typically we require one acre for that zoning designation per structure. The petitioner is short on acreage for two structures. Staff felt that the parking and drive would work. What they are short of is green space and setback. Steve Bjork required for the 40 ft. explained that they could conceivably meet all the setbacks the C-3 zone if they were to move the building north to meet rear yard setback. Mr. Bjork further explained that if the were designed under the C-3 standards, they could meet the However, it is a PUD, deviating from those requirements may a better plan. structures standards. give them Chairman Kimball was in agreement with Commissioner Fuchs and Eberley that more green space was needed. . Commissioner Fuchs suggested flip flopping the building as to allow for more green space.