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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 The City Planner noted the recommendation that the most westerly access point on First Bank Drive be moved to the east. The Code does not allow an access drive within 60 feet of an intersection. The Planner felt that moving that access further east and making it an egress-only would resolve any potential stacking issues. Sparks was agreeable to moving the access point, and suggested it may be possible to eliminate it. The City Planner felt that the access was needed to make internal traffic patterns work. Cluis McGuire, representing Culvers, agreed that the access must remain, however, it would be moved further east. McGuire reported that the Bloomington Culvers has a much tighter turning radius at their drive- through, and it works well. The City Planner again suggested that the Culvers engineer work out this issue with the City Engineer. Knudsen asked about the Planner's comment relative to First Bank Drive. The Planner noted that there is the future potential that First Bank Drive would become a private street. Should that occur, the City would have to ensure that access easements are retained for Culvers. Duray asked about parking. Sparks felt that the 50 parking spaces proposed would be adequate. He indicated that there will be approximately 30 tables in the restaurant, therefore, there are almost 2 parking spots per table. Sparks noted that this is a family restaurant, therefore, most families come in one vehicle. Sparks noted the comment about a shared parking agreement between this site and the one to the east. Sparks indicated that he would be agreeable to such an agreement. The City Planner asked the number of staff that would be on hand at a peak time. Sparks replied 16. He indicated that for a site with access to mass transit, many employees would take the bus rather than drive their own vehicle. Duray asked the square footage of dining area and the square footage of kitchen area. McGuire replied that the building is 3,954 square feet, but he was not sure of the split between kitchen and dining. The City Planner indicated that in this redevelopment area, the City has looked to shared parking agreements to minimize the amount of parking that would have to be constructed. Pechmann asked about deliveries to the restaurant. Sparks anticipated two deliveries per week via afull-sized semi. Deliveries would be made to the back door at the east end of the building and would occur in the mornings prior to the restaurant being opened, i.e. 9:00 a.m.. There will not be a loading dock on the building. The Planner indicated that this is a common delivery style, he just wanted that style documented. Pechmann was concerned that because of the traffic in the area at 9:00 a.m., there could be some traffic congestion when deliveries occur. -3-