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MINUTES City Council March 11, 1981 A & W Expansion Mr. Richard Anderson appeared before the Council requesting approval of a temporary porch addition to the A & W located on Rice Street. The A & W would like to experiment with aninside eating area to see if they can expand their operation through the number of months during the year that they are in operation and if the inside eating area draws additional business. Mr. Anderson told the Council that if the inside eating area is successful, the A & W will be considering a more permanent type of structure. The City Planner in his report has recommended that the driveway on Rice Street nearest the corner be closed off and that this driveway be moved to exit on South Owasso. The Planner has indicated that the driveway on Rice Street nearest the corner is in violation of City code. Mr. Anderson asked that the Council take no action on the driveways at this time, until A & W has determined if the temporary eating area will be successful. Mr. Fahey asked how long it will take A & W to determine if the eating area is a success. Fahey suggested that the temporary eating area be approved contingent upon a review a year from now as to the intentions of Mr. Broden, the leasee of A & W, regarding the future expansion of the A & W. At that time the City could consider the driveway situation. Mr. Forsberg commented that he did not like the reference of the addition being temporary, as nothing is temporary. Mr. Anderson commented that Mr. Broden is only the leasee of the A & W and perhaps any requirement of changing the driveway should be made of the A & W corporation itself. Councilman Fahey stated that it doesn't matter to the City whether Mr. Broden is only the leasee. It is Mr. Broden's responsibility to work with the owner. The City is concerned about clearing up the traffic situation on Rice Street. Mrs. Scalze asked if the A & W had sufficient parking. The City Planner commented that it looks like there is sufficient parking. Fahey suggested that the addition could be approved subject to the City requiring a performance bond contingent upon curb cuts being put in a year from now if the business proves profitable. Mr. Forsberg stated that the Council should not be asking Mr. Broden if his business is making money a year from now. The City Attorney stated that the City should deal with the leasee regarding the A & W. It is Mr. Broden's responsibility to deal with the owner. The City Planner commented that the site plan submitted has some improper dimensions. The Planner asked to have a plan with the proper dimensions shown. The Planner stated that he will need to verify the parking situation from this plan. 88