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November 17, 2014 Page 3 proposed use is more intense in nature than an office space, personal service business, retail business or other permitted use in the C -Commercial District. Therefore, (c) or (1) appear to be the most appropriate category to consider. When looking at the definition for "Fast Food Restaurant" in Chapter §152.008: Definitions, a Fast Food Restaurant is defined as "a restaurant in which the primary method of dispensing and selling food is over the counter directly to the customer for consumption on the premises or elsewhere, excluding restaurants in which more than 20% of the gross sales are through table service". While the Applicant did not provide the breakdown of sales anticipated, the indication that it will "focus strongly on take-out and delivery". It is unknown at this time (as this is the first business of its kind) if Busters falls more in line with a traditional fast-food restaurant similar to a Culvers or Wendys, or if it falls more in line with an Applebees (with Car -side To Go). Given the size of the use, and the Applicant's indication for "focusing strongly on take-out and delivery', Staff has concluded that the use tends to fit into the context of provision (1) fast food, take out, and convenience restaurant, thus requiring a greater amount of parking on-site, and therefore Staff concluded that a variance is needed. In this instance, a total of 53 parking spaces are required. If the Planning Commission and City Council interpreted the use differently (classifying as (c) Churches, clubs, and restaurants) a total of 26 parking spaces are required. Alternatively, an average or middle ground of the two categories (perhaps a restaurant like Panera Bread, Smash Burger, and the like — both sit-down and take-out and generally of a faster nature) would require 40 parking spaces. Given the fact that the site can only accommodate up to 37 parking spaces, Staff has determined that a variance is still required under this interpretation. Vehicular Circulation The site can be accessed from any of the three access points; one from Kenzie Terrace to the north, and two from Lowry Avenue to the south. Drive aisles encompass the site, providing safe circulation within the Property. The uses currently located on the Property are generally of a low intensity use that does not generate a significant amount of traffic on a daily basis. Both uses currently on site are also closed on the weekend. The proposed restaurant use is anticipated to generate 40-60 trips per day based on the Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) Code. This number accounts for deliveries, garbage hauler pick-up, etc. Is appears that both Kenzie Terrace and Lowry Grove can adequately accommodate this anticipated traffic. Pedestrian Circulation A sidewalk currently exists along Kenzie Terrace, with a connection to the north building on the property as well as the parking lot to access the south building. A sidewalk also exists along the north side of the south building where the Applicant is proposing the restaurant use. Hours of Operation The proposed hours of operation will be from 11am to 11pm Sunday through Thursday, and Ilam to lam Friday and Saturday. The Applicant has indicated the business's peak hours will be 6pm to 9pm seven days a week. The proposed hours are similar to other like -businesses within the area (i.e. Village Pub). Signage The Property currently has a rooftop sign frame that the Applicant is proposing to reface. The sign is 56 sf in area (4'- %" x 14'-3 X") and is proposed to be an illuminated cabinet sign. 35