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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 11, 2009 Motion seconded by Everson. Motion carried 7 - 0. CULVF,R'S Mr. Steve Sparks appeared before the Commission requesting approval RESTAURANT of a Preliminary and Final Plat, Planned Unit Development Permit to develop a family, quick-service restaurant consisting of approximately 88 seats as well as adrive-through window, Architectural Review, and Comprehensive Sign Plan for a Culver's Restaurant to be located on the southeast corner of Rico Street and Market Drive. Sparks reviewed the changes that have been made to the site plan since the time that the concept was reviewed by the City. These include relocation of the westernmost curb cut on First Bank Drive, pushing it further away from Rice Street to comply with a 60 foot distance requirement from the intersection. Sidewalks are planned along the north and west property lines. The building has been shifted three or four fee to the south to provide additional turning radius for the drive-through. Three additional parking spaces have been added to get closer to meeting the City's parking requirements. Modifications were made to the easterly curb cut on First Bank Drive, eliminating an island so that truc]< delivery access and ri•ash removal is more efficient. Knudsen asked for a review of the building elevations. Chris McGuire, representing Culver's, described the various elevations noting the patio seating area proposed on the west. That patio will be enclosed with 42- inchpiers and a 36-inch high fence. There will be plantings in this area. He described the south elevation noting the enclosed dumpster area and the garage-style door that provides access to the dumpster. McGuire then reviewed the building materials that will be used on the building, which include metal, EIFS, cement board siding, and procast stone. Sparks indicated that the architectural elements are similar to the office building to the south. Knudsen asked how concerned the City should be about the shortage of parking spades. McGuire indicated that there are approximately 90 seats in the restaurant and 52 parking spaces proposed. McGuire felt the site was strong on parking. Knudsen noted that the Planner has indicated that the site is six parking spots short. Sparks noted that Culvei's took the conservative approach and included the lobby and front counter in the square footage that was used to calculate the parking requirement. Sparks noted that there will be 33 tables inside the restaurant and approximately 12 tables in the outside patio area. Knudsen noted that employee parking -4-