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RESOLUTION NO. 5953
A RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 14-156(15)
OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING
TO PERMIT A MOTOR FUEL STATION/RETAIL STORE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED IN THE B-2 DISTRICT AT 5900 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. Superamerica has made application to the City Council for a special
permit under Section 14-156(15) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code for the
purpose of permitting a motor fuel station/retail store located at 5900 Excelsior
Boulevard for the legal description as follows, to -wit:
Lots 1 and 2, Block 5, Meadowbrook Addition
2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of
the Planning Commission (Case No. 77 -86 -SP) and the effect of the proposed
motor fuel station/retail store on the health, safety and welfare of the
occupants of the surrounding lands, existing and anticipated traffic condi-
tions, the effect on values of properties in the surrounding area, the effect
of the use on the Comprehensive Plan, and compliance with the intent of the
Zoning Ordinance.
3. The Council has determined that the proposed motor fuel station/
retail store will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare
of the community nor will it cause serious traffic congestion nor hazards,
nor will it seriously depreciate surrounding property values, and the pro-
posed motor fuel station/retail store is in harmony with the general purpose
and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan.
Conclusion
The special permit to permit the proposed motor fuel station/retail store
at the location described is granted based on the findings set forth above
and subject to the following conditions.
1. The site shall be developed, used, and maintained in accordance
with Exhibit A, Site Plan/Landscape Plan; Exhibit B, Elevation
Plan; Exhibit C, Sign Plan; Exhibit D, Canopy and Pump Island
Plan; and Exhibit F, Light Standard Plan, except as modified
by the following.
2. The total sign area of the site be reduced to a maximum
sign area of 300 square feet. The free standing sign shall
be limited to 20 feet in height and shall not contain more
than 84 square feet per side and no more than 168 square feet
of total sign area.
3. An interior access shall be provided for an employee restroom.
4. An emergency egress shall be provided from the sales area at
the west side of the building.
5. A 12 foot easement shall be provided for pedestrian purposes
prior to the issuance of the building permit.
6. The hours of allowed operation shall be limited to the time
period from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight.
7. Applicant concurs in the establishment of a median on Excelsior
Boulevard with access being provided at Zarthan Avenue.
8. Restrooms for men and women shall be provided with access only
from the interior of the building.
9. All site improvements, including building construction pump
island and canopy construction, refuse enclosure, landscaping
and parking lot striping and paving shall be completed by
September 1, 1978.
Adopted b_ the City Council February 6, 197$
ATTEST:
viewed for admin ,-tion:
anag
Mayo
Approved as to form and legality:
City ttorney
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