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• Planning & Zoning Board March 12, 2003 DQ Grill & Chill Site Plan Review & CUP safety concerns. Staff would recommend movement of the ordering Kiosk westerly to accommodate additional stacking. Additionally, it is recommended that the drive - through exit be extended slightly further south, eliminating one parking space, to route existing traffic through the parking lot more uniformly. The applicant has agreed to make these changes. Accessory drive - through facilities are subject to the following requirements: 1. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area so as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot. Comment: The Site and Building Plans are consistent with the approved Market Place PDO. 2. At the boundaries of a residential use or district, a strip of not less than ten feet shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with Section 2, Subd. 4.S. of this Ordinance. Comment: The site does not abut any residential districts. Landscaping will be provided around the perimeter of the site in accordance with the approved Market Place PDO Landscaping Plan. 3. Parking areas shall be screened from view of abutting residential districts in compliance with Section 3, Subd. 4.S of this Ordinance. Comment: The site does not abut any residential districts. 4. Parking areas and driveways shall be curbed with continuous curbs not less than six inches high above the parking lot or driveway grade. Comment: curbing complies with regulations. 5. Vehicular access points shall be limited, shall create a minimum of conflict with through traffic movements, shall comply with Section 3, Subd. 5 of this Ordinance and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Comment: the site is accessed via a single entrance /exit driveway. Modifications to the location of the ordering Kiosk and design of the exiting land, as noted above will minimize vehicle conflicts. • 6. The entire area shall have a drainage system which is subject to the approval of the City Engineer.