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August 22, 1977 Page 14 They have been searching to find what they feel would be a suitable restaurant -type operation for the location and are now seeking a conditional use permit for 3urq_r Tower, Mr. Risso's proposed restaurant. Mr. Gale stated that a conditional use permit was required only because disposable dinnerware would be used rather than reuseable. Mr. Risso gave his background and stated that he had started in the food business in 1941 with Howard Johnson, then after 18 years went with Allied Stores as manager of two of their restaurants in different locations, then in 1967 went to Daytons as director of their food operations. He then left Daytons and went to Perkins and now is seeking to start his own restaurant. All together he has a total of 36 years in the restaurant business, all of it being family oriented restaurants. Mr. Risso stated that after dealing with family restaurants for so long, he has come up with a concept of having economy priced foods and plans to return dignity to the restaurant business as it pertains to food, regardless of the price. He hopes to appeal to the family market, those with young children, and senior citizens looking for a reasonably priced meal. Mr. Risso stated that the menu would consist of Bavarian chicken, roast beef, ham, hambergers, and franks, and that all food would be fresh with the exception of fish which is too expensive to fly in fresh. He would also have home made cookies and onion rings. The motif of the restaurant would be Bavarian and would allow for seating of approximately 75 people. Parking would be allowed for about 60 cars. There would also be a drive thru window where people could place their order from their car and drive through and pick it up at the window and then leave the premises and take it home. Mr. Risso stated that cleanliness was extemely important to him and that he would have an attendent check the parking lot every half hour or so for liter and also check the inside of the building. The building is planned to be very colorful and would enhance the appearance of the area. Mr. Risso pointed out that while the restaurant would be family oriented, it would also be family run. He would be the owner and daytime manager and his son -in- law would be the night manager. Mr. Risso reported that a national study has shown that the average car brings appro- ximately three people to a restaurant. He is planning on 400 people per day, which would mean between 100 and 125 cars per day coning in and going out, of which 80% would come in to the restaurant and 20% would go through the drive -thru and take their food home. His planned hours of operation would be 11 AM to 11PM seven days a week and he would perhaps stay open until midnight or 1 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Charles Novak introduced himself as architect for the restaurant and gave his back- ground as having designed restaurants for County Kitchen, Jays Pizza, International Dairy Queen, and Village Inn Pizza. He stated that he was also the architect for the Crown Auto store built on the adjoining property. Mr. Novak reported that the State has indicated that the access from Crown Auto onto Highway 10 is the only nrrnce that will he allowe1 in that area and thuc arrecc could be gained by the proposed new driveway on Red Oak Drive or by driving through Crown Auto's driveway.