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Page 3 . Planning Commission Minutes August 25. 1987 COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY BARTHEL CONSTRUCTION TO ALLOW A CAR WASH ON LOT 3. BLOCK 1. OF ELK RIVER PLAZA 2ND ADDITION WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THERE WILL BE THREE SEPARATE BUILDINGS ON THREE SEPARATE LOTS. COMMISSIONER BARRETT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 7. Site Plan Review by Barthel Construction Chairman Wilson eXplained that Barthel Construction is requesting a site plan review for three buildings on the three lots proposed in Elk River Plaza 3rd Addition. He noted that on Lot 1 there is a proposed office building. Lot 2 a furniture store and Lot 3 a car wash. The Building and Zoning Administrator discussed with the Commission the Fire Chief's concerns which include the following: Without another fire hydrant within Elk River Plaza 3rd Addition. hoses would have to run across Freeport; that the 15 foot drive east of the proposed car wash be marked "Fire Lane. No Parking;" and that the parking stall in front of the main entrance to the furniture store be eliminated and striped for no parking to provide egress from that building in case of fire. . The Building and Zoning Administrator stated that the City Engineer has reviewed the site plan. Skip Sorenson. architect. presented site plan drawings to the Planning Commission and public which were drawn up after Staff met with Barthel. therefore. the site plan did represent Staff's concerns. Discussion was held regarding store. It was indicated that proposed for drainage purposes behind the building. the landscaping south of the furniture 6" surmountable concrete curb was and because of a sewer line running The Planning Commission discussed lighting and whether 1 foot or 3 foot candles would be appropriate. It was noted that the lighting shall be directed to the buildings and not in the street. Chairman Wilson stated his concern as to whether there was an adequate buffer zone south of the furniture store. The Building and Zoning Administrator noted that the abutting property was R-4 zoning. The dumpsters were also discussed and it was noted that they would be screened. . Carol Mills representative of Guardian Angels Nursing Home. stated her concern with the southern end of the property behind the furniture store. She indicated the Planning Commission should consider the appearance for a buffer zone. She also commented on the fact that the sidewalk to the shopping center has not yet been completed. COMMISSIONER MORTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE SITE PLAN FOR ELK RIVER PLAZA 3RD ADDITION WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: