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Planning Commission Minutes January 9, 2007 Page 7 Commissioner Offerman asked the City Engineer if MnDOT has any future plans for this intersection. Terry Maurer, City Engineer, stated that permits are reviewed by an individual who is not involved in the long-term planning. Mr. Maurer stated he is aware there will be one interchange on Highway 10 in Elk River, but MnDOT states they are not in the position to tell us when or where it will go, or how much right of way will be needed. Chair Lemke asked for clarification regarding the controlled access onto 171 Avenue from the site. Mr. Maurer explained that in order to allow access, the plat would need to be re- approved with no restrictions on access onto 171 Avenue. He stated that the property owner was aware of the restriction when the property was platted. He stated that problem is conflicting movements of traffic, and that it is not a capacity issue, it is a safety issue. Discussion followed regarding how to proceed with the request. Commissioner Anderson stated that he felt all conditions should remain as recommended by staff, with the change to allow lighting of the Super America letters. Commissioner Offerrnan suggested adding a condition that all design standards of Mississippi Ridge be met, and all site lighting shall be of cut-off style. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER STEVENS AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY SUPER AMERICA FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, CASE NO. CU 07-01, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. ALL COMMENTS OF THE CITY ENGINEER'S MEMO DATED DECEMBER 7, 2006 SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 2. ALL COMMENTS OF MN DEPOARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DATED DECEMBER 14, 206 SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 3. THE BUIDLING SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES. 4. THE BUILDING SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE FIRE CODES. 5. THE ACCESS ON 171sT AVENUE SHALL BE ELIMINATED. 6. THE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED WITH THE SAME MATERIAL AS THE PRINCIPAL BUILDING. 7. THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR A MONUMENT SIGN SHALL BE 10 FEET AND THE MAXIMUM SIGN AREA SHALL BE 100 SQUARE FEET. THE MONUMENT SIGN SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF BRICK OR FACE BRICK . THE PROPOSED SIGN MEETS THIS STANDARD. 8. THE C-STORE AND THE CARWASH EACH ARE ALLOWED TWO WALL SIGNS NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN PERCENT (7%~ OF THE BUILDING WALL. THE C-STORE'S WALL SIGNAGE IS COUNTED ON THE CANOPY. 9. ALL SITE LIGHTING SHALL BE OF A CUT-OFF CLASSIFICATION. 10. STAFF SHALL WORK WITH THE APPLICATION TO ENSURE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI RIDGE DESIGN STANDARDS ARE MET. 11. THE CANOPY FACIA SHALL NOT BE ILUMINATED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE PROPOSED BLUE "SUPER AMERICA" LETTERS. 12. A LETTER OF CREDIT IN THE AMOUNT OF 100% OF THE COST OF LANDSCAPING SHALL BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF BUILDING PERMIT. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.