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Planning & Zoning Board January 14, 2004 Page 10 Mr. Rafferty asked if the fence would be six or seven feet high. Applicant replied the fence would be six feet high. Chair Schaps invited the public to make comment. Bert Noren, 785 Lois Lane, expressed concerns regarding parking. Mr. Smyser replied the formula they used was 10 spaces per 1000 square feet, plus employees. For large events that could pose problems, the City could impose additional requirements to resolve such issues. Ms. Lane made a MOTION to close the public hearing at 9:13 p.m. and was supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 4 -0. Mr. Tralle asked applicant if they had ever considered purchasing Mr. Noren's and the adjourning neighbors property. Dean Johnson, VFW, replied they had entertained the idea of purchasing the properties, but they had not acted on it in any way. Mr. Tralle stated he had a concern with the addition of future medians and the access to this site. Mr. Rafferty asked what was the maximum number of people that the building could accommodate. Mr. Johnson replied they cold have 300 people in the dance/banquet area, but realistically it would probably be closer to 200 people. Mr. Tralle asked if there would be an open restaurant in the facility. Mr. Johnson replied there were booths and tables, but it was not a huge eating facility. It was designed for 92 people. Chair Schaps asked if there was anything that would prevent cars from parking along the service drive south of 79th Street. Mr. Smyser replied that was a possibility. He noted Lois Lane was a public street and did allow parking. Mr. Johnson noted Lions Park was also a block away, which had 79 spaces and while they could not post this as overflow parking, it was available. Chair Schaps asked what was the anticipated building schedule. Mr. Johnson replied they wanted to start construction in the spring. Mr. Hyden asked what type of signage would they have. Mr. Johnson showed an example of the signage they were thinking about using. He noted the signage would be attached to the building. He stated he believed the existing pole sign would be moved or eliminated. Chair Schaps encouraged them to eliminate the existing pole sign. Ms. Lane made a MOTION to recommend approving Amendment to Conditional Use for a Private Club, subject to the conditions as noted in staff's January 14, 2004 report and was supported by Mr. Rafferty. Motion carried 4 -0. DRAFT MINUTES • •