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TO:Chair Hawn and Orono Planning Commissioners Ron Moorse, City Administrator FROM: DATE: RE: Kris Jenson, Assistant Zoning Administrator/Planner July 6,1999 #2502 Bill Wear, 2160 Wayzata Boulevard Amend Conditional Use Permit Amendment, Variances-Public Hearing Zoning: B-1, Retail Sales Business District Application: To amend the Conditional Use Permit to add a canopy, and a variance to allow the canopy to be 6' from the property line. STAFF SUMMARY A zoning application was submitted and reviewed by the Planning Commission two years ago on the same request. The Planning Commission voted to recomrnend that the vari^ce be approved, conditional upon Staff review of the height of the canopy, a lighting plan, and signage; removal of a portable sign and reinstallation of the pylon sign; and comer angles on the front of the canopy. This item did not proceed to the City Council as Staff did not receive a canopy plan from the applicant. o ir o tuMr. Wear has resubmitted his application for a canopy at the Orono Self Serve. The proposed canopy is approximately 15' in height (to the underside) will have angled comers on the front, in order to maximize the distance between the canopy and the overhead power lines. Lightmg under the canopy will be recessed, and information regarding the lighting is included in the exhibits. A review of the photomeuic plan shows minimal amounts of light spilling over the property line. Signage has not been reviewed as a part of this application, and Mr. Wear must bring any proposed signage to the Planning Commission for their review. The proposed canopy requires a conditional use permit amendment and a variance. Motor Fuel Stations are a conditional use within the B-1 Retail Sales District, and a canopy is an accessory to the conditional use, which was originally granted in 1972. The variance is required for the front yard setback, as the applicant's front yard was reduced when the State took land for the reconstmeted Highway 12 right-of-way easement. Pertinent Ordinance Section 10.40 B-1 Retail Sales Business District, Subd. 6, Setback Requirements (C) Front Yards, The minimum front yard shall be 20'. U2502 Bill Wtar, Orono Sel/-S«rvic* Condiiional Vtt Permit AmendmeiU Jufy6.1999 page-1 1