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MINUTIJS PLANNING COMMISSION JUNU 11, 2009 allows customers who get their order immediately to exit the site without utilizing the waiting area. Knudsen asked the average waiting time for an order. Sparks replied that it is 190 seconds. He indicated that a typical Culvei's has 3 to 4 waiting spots, while this proposal includes 6 waiting sports. Knudsen asked about landscaping of the drive-through area. Krombeck described the landscaping, noting that the goal is to screen this area from the right-of-way. The City Planner pointed out that the drive-through turn lane is right up to the sidewalk on the north side of the property with no green space in between. This was atrade-off, however, given the increase in radius for the drive-through. Everson asked about the estimated amount of vehicular traffic generated by Culver's and its impact on the area. McGuire estimated 40 to 50 cars per hour during a peak hour. The City Planner noted that there are no plans to signalize the intersections, and pointed out that the changes were made to the streets in this area as part of the redevelopment plan for The Village project. Traffc volumes in the area will be monitored and addressed if there is a future need. He also noted that the County is planning for the future upgrade of Rice Street considering ease of traffic flow, turning movements, etc. Sparks indicated that there are no signals near his St. Anthony or Vadnais Heights locations, and traffic works well. Everson indicated that he has had some difficulty accessing Centerville Road when leaving the Vadnais Heights Culver's. Duray noted the City Engineer's recommendations relative to lining up the curb cut on the north side of the property as well as reducing curb cut width from 36 feet to 24 feet. Krombeck pointed out that the northern curb cut is very close to lining up with the one for the Market Place Shopping Center. He also felt that the 36 foot width was necessary to provide for varying tum options as well as for semi-truck delivery access through the site. Spar]<s reported on the delivery of goods to Culver's noting that two semi- truck deliveries are anticipated each week. Their preference is to have these deliveries between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. !~ typical delivery takes 40 to 60 minutes. The City Planner indicated that while the Code requires 24 foot wide curb- cuts, the City Engineer can approve a wider curb cut at his discretion. It was recommended that Culver's meeting with The City Bngineer on this issue. -6-