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~~.r-~aiNC ~ .assoa.aT~s TRUt tlURTtI Memo TO: Chair & Planning Commission Members FROM; Lee Elfering, City Engineer DATE: September 5, 2008 RE: Culver's Site Plan After review of the report prepared by the City Planner and the site layout attached to the report we would like to add the following: Access The site plan indicates two access points onto First Bank Drive. As the Planner points out, the western most access point is only 20 feet from the Rice Street right-of-way and this close proximity could result in congestion back onto Rice Street. City ordinance requires that commercial driveway access be located a minimum of 60 feet from the intersection of two street right-of-ways, we would recommend that this ordinance be followed. In addition to the recommended modification of the driveway location we would also like to make the Planning Commission and the developer aware that the City has discussed the elimination of First Bank Drive as a public street. This was first contemplated at the time the northeast corner of Rice Street/Little Canada Road was redeveloped, but due to the unwillingness of the existing bank to relocate or redevelop the street vacation was not pursued at that time. If access to this new site were allowed from First Bank Drive an agreement should be required that would allow abandonment of the existing street and modification or elimination of the Culver's access. Drive~through A quick check of turning movements on the site appear to show that the U-turn area of the drive-through would function with no vehicles in the waiting area, but may not function for full size trucks if the waiting stalls are being used. We would recommend that the City require the developer to provide proof of turning ability for the current layout of the drive-through aisle or a site where this current design is being used effectively. Other Comments No information other than the site plan was reviewed and a full submittal will be necessary to provide comments and recommendations on the grading, drainage, erosion control, and other aspects of the plans. If you have any questions please call me at (763) 780-0450 extension 13 70062 Plantlers Court NE-Blaine, MN 55448-(~63)~60~0450 fax ('!G3)205~2341 2:\PROJ\120118E ~ Culvers\Memo-08D508-PC.tloc 12