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MINUTUS PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE ll, 2009 also needs to be factored in. McGuire estimated 12 to 14 employees. Sparks reported on the amount of parking utilized by employees at his St. Anthony (5 spaces) and at his Vadnais Heights (13 spaces) restaurants. Sparks estimated that the Little Canada restaurant will be somewhere in between. Knudsen pointed out that the restaurant will lose business if there is inadequate parking. Sparks agreed, and felt the parking as proposed was adequate. He noted that they are also entering into across-easement agreement with Lot 2 (located to the east) that will provide for 10 additional parking spaces. Sparks noted that there is a provision in this easement agreement, however, that the owner of Lot 2 can nullify the cross-easement if their parking demand is such that it will not work to share the spaces. Knudsen indicated that the reality is if there is parking available on I,ot 2, Culver's customers will use the parking with or without a formal easement. Sparks noted that their Vadnais Heights location has 55 parking spots for a 120 seat restaurant and 8 patio tables. He indicated that the parking works in Vadnais Heights, and he foresees it working in Little Canada. Knudsen asked about the parking calculation issue that was raised. The City Planner noted that the indication is that there is Less square footage in the dining area, which would reduce the number of required parking spots. The Planner stated that he will do a recalculation and report the results to the City Council. Duray asked if the patio area is figured into the parking requirement. The city Planner reported that outdoor/seasonal dining is not figured into parking requirements. Pechmann calculated 84 indoor seats, 48 outdoor seats, and 14 employees for a total of 146 people. 52 parking spots have been proposed, which is roughly 3 people per car. Pechmann asked if that will work on a nice summer day when all seating is taken. Sparks and McGuire felt that the parking will be adequate. Knudsen noted Culver's experience with parking needs and indicated that from a business perspective they would not propose inadequate parking. Knudsen asked about the shift in the drive-through. Mark Krombeck, Alliant Engineer, noted that the building was shifted to the south a few feet to provide for a larger arc in the drive-through area. He described the drive-through which includes one turning arc to be utilized as a waiting area for up to six vehicles, and a quick u-turn arc that -5-