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Session 1315, Minutes Page 12 September 20, 1982 CITCO. Mr. Koster said the three people who spoke in opposition at the initial Plan Commission meeting were two neighbors and the mechanic (who he said later had to be discharged for cause). He noted that the volume of gas pumped at the station had lessened considerably in the last year, and if the station were to remain pro- fitable, it must become self-service. CITCO was also requesting that it be allowed to install a convenience store. Mr. Koster showed drawings of how the proposed new station would look. There was discussion concerning the building and site, and the various requirements of the code, and also the variance being requested, which had to do with the canopy. Addressing the problem of security, Mr. Koster pointed out a number of features which were supposed to inhibit robbery and/or vandalism. Mr. Adams said he would prefer that the facility remain a gas station. He also said he would insist that air for tires be provided, and also restroom facilities for customers. Mr. Koster said providing air would not be a problem, and he would check into the possibility of furnishing public restrooms. Mr. Ollendorff said he and the staff recommended that this use be denied; however, if the Council was inclined to approve it, he and the staff would like the oppor- tunity to prepare the conditions in proper language. Mrs. Metcalfe recalled that the strongest opposition on the Plan Commission came on the grounds of such a place being conducive to crime. She noted that the pre- sentor had given the Council some specific information in terms of safety features which had not previously been available. She asked the City Manager to get Police Department input not only in a general way, but also on the specific design as shown the Council at this meeting. She was also concerned about the lack of response from the immediate neighbors and she wished to be sure they were aware of the proposal. She moved that action be deferred until reports addressing the above problems were received. Mr. Levy concurred, and asked if there were any other areas.of concern expressed by the three Plan Commission members who voted against the application. Mayor Mooney said they had reservations about the esthetics of the situation, and in addition, were uncomfortable with the knowledge that a beer or liquor license would be ap- plied for. Mrs. Metcalfe said the Plan Commission preferred the new building rather then renovation of the old, based on esthetics; however, they (and she) were not aware then that the design of the new building addressed some of the concerns about crime. Mr. Levy asked Mr. Koster if the denial of an application for a beer li- cense would preclude CITCO from going ahead with the building. Mr. Koster said he thought it would not, although he said he could not answer that question defini- tively. He stated CITCO does intend to apply for a beer license. Mr. Schoomer seconded Mrs. Metcalfe's motion to postpone, adding the proviso that petitioners before the Plan Commission be notified of the next Council meeting when this will be discussed. Mrs. Metcalfe asked that the adjacent neighborhood be no- tified, also, including the north side of Teasdale, east side of Mapleview, and the first apartment on Delmar (east of site). Mr. Levy asked that police experience with existing self-service stations which are currently open until midnight be included in the police report. Mrs. Metcalfe add- ed that a picture or description of the particular design of the building should be given the Police Department, and anything else the applicant had to offer that was pertinent.