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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 19, 2014 Page 2 1 allow for larger vehicles. She advised the applicant has proposed signage to advertise the 2 drive-through along the south and east walls as well as three or four flat lenses light fixtures 3 under the overhang, adding that these light fixtures meet the City's requirements. She stated 4 the hours of operation for the drive-through will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., however, because 5 this Cub Foods has a lot of pharmacy volume, the hours are subject to change and could be 6 changed to 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. She pointed out that the hours of operation are not 7 dictated by City Code but given the large separation between the drive-through and the 8 adjacent high density residential garages, staff does not perceive that the hours of operation 9 will be a nuisance. She stated if it becomes a nuisance, the City could control this through 10 Code enforcement via the noise ordinance. She reviewed the parking on site and explained 11 that a number of parking spaces will be eliminated on the south side to accommodate the 12 drive-through window. She pointed out that sidewalk connections along the east side of the 13 front of the building are not shown on the proposed plan these sidewalk conditions are 14 included as a condition of approval. She advised that the applicant has proposed the addition 15 of four trees as well as a number of shrubs on the drive aisle and islands within the parking lot 16 to maintain and enhance the existing visual character in the development. She stated that the 17 proposed use is one of the conditional uses specifically listed in the PUD, the grocery store is 18 allowed to have a drive-through facility, and the proposed use will not be detrimental to the 19 health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. She advised 20 that the City Engineer reviewed the proposed use from a circulation and traffic standpoint and 21 was comfortable with the proposed use with the exception of the inclusion of the sidewalk and 22 markings and the proposed use will provide a service or facility which is in the best interest of 23 the public and will be an amenity to the City once implemented. 24 25 Commissioner Papatola requested fiuther detail about what City staff did to ascertain that 26 traffic would be manageable, adding that he was concerned about pedestrian and bike traffic 27 in the area. He also asked about the anticipated usage of the drive-through window. 28 29 City Planner Johnson explained that the City Engineer reviewed traffic movements into and 30 out of the driving lane and noted that the existence of markings at the east side of the drive - 31 through aisle as well as the addition of a stop sign will require traffic to adhere to automobile, 32 pedestrian, and bike traffic and the City Engineer was comfortable with those movements. 33 She added that staff s transportation analysis included a review of the numbers for stacking 34 distance in terms of the number of vehicles and the City Engineer was comfortable with a 35 four -vehicle stacking distance. 36 37 Ms. Ann Thies approached the City Council on behalf of the applicant and introduced Mr. 38 Jason Reames and Mr. Doug McQuay. She stated that the volume of traffic at the drive - 39 through pharmacies at their stores has been fairly consistent throughout the day, adding that 40 they have never had more cars lined up in the queue than what is planned at this location. She 41 agreed to provide more specific information if requested by the Planning Commission. 42 43 Commissioner Bartel asked if there was any concern about a fifth or sixth car in the queue 44 blocking traffic if it turns out that the volume is heavier than anticipated. 45