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experience that the traffic and parking in the lots shared by the "Plower Mart" is not affected <br />considerably due to the sharing of customers with our property owner. We bring in many customers <br />but they are easily handled by the size of the lots we occupy. We do not want to create a congestive <br />atmosphere for our customers or neighboring businesses. <br />The "Plower Mart" generates business activity which varies during the business day with the most <br />activity occurring in late afternoon and evening. There is also business activity occurring on the <br />weekends with the most on Saturdays. Having done this type of operation for fourteen years, it <br />would be safe to say that the average amount in the "Flower Mart" at any one time is about five to <br />six customers. The maximum amount of customers may be up to ten. There are certainly times <br />when special sales occur that higher levels of activity may occur, but we have never seen so much <br />that a problem has occurred in relation to the amount of cars or pedestrian traffic. <br />THE "FLOWER MART"': <br />The "Flower Mart" itself is 84 ft long and 21 ft wide and 12 ft high. 'T'here are patio/display areas <br />in the front, side and rear of the "Flower Mart". The entire size is 144 ft by 36 ft with total of 5,184 <br />sq. feet. See the attached drawing. <br />The "Flower Mart" itself is a high quality greenhouse structure which sits on the pavement and is <br />held down with an internal system which uses water for ballast. It is a commercially made unit, <br />which is manufactured by a Minnesota company (Poly-Tex, located in Castle Rock, MN). It is a <br />very good looking structure which we have used for many years. It is the same one we have had <br />here for the last ten years. <br />ADVERTISING: <br />Cinder's has established an extensive advertising program, which includes a large presence on <br />television, with commercials and other appearances by our staff. The Cinder's name is synonymous <br />with quality, selection, and service. Our two year warranty on most products has established us as a <br />leader in this industry. We also use radio, both major newspapers, local papers, brochures, and <br />other mailings to convey our message. We make extensive efforts to bring in customers so we can <br />be successful as well as all other merchants. <br />SIGNAGE: <br />The signage shown on the drawings is what we were allowed under the previous CUP. We are very <br />conscious of how we look and do business. We will comply with the current sign requirements of <br />the City of Little Canada. This is a very important part of our presentation. And because we are <br />here for a short period of time it is of utmost importance to be as visible as possible. <br />UTILITIES: <br />Our only utility requirements are reasonable access to water for the plants and 110 volt electricity <br />(on 24 hours) which runs the cash register and other small items in the "Flower Mart". <br />This power can probably come from the adjacent light pole or the front of the center. We have no <br />lighting permanently installed in the "Plower Mart". Cinder's takes away all discarded material and <br />unnecessary items. We strive to maintain a clean and professional appearance. <br />3 <br />