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Page 12 of 16 3. Traffic Study and Site Circulation – Flexibility Requested The site currently has one access point to the Subject Property along Lexington Avenue and no changes are proposed to the current configuration. The access point provides for a divided entry with a center island, allowing for one entry lane for entering from the north on Lexington Avenue and one exit lane for exiting to the south on Lexington Avenue. The access point is shared with 3757 Lexington Avenue through an easement agreement. Under Section 1325.04, Subd. 2 for additional requirements for Drive-Thru Facilities, the city code requires access shall be to public streets from at least two (2) points on the subject premises. A divided entry with a center island may meet the requirements of this provision. Also, there will be 3 queueing lanes that can each accommodate up to 4 cars behind the payment stations. An additional five (5) vehicles could queue in front of the payment stations for a total stacking capacity of around 17 vehicles. A traffic study has been prepared (see Attachment K for summary section of report). The traffic report compares the current car wash proposal to a comparable Mister Car Wash location in Columbia Heights, MN on Thursday, April 21, 2022. The memo dated December 12, 2023 prepared by Kimley Horn notes that the redevelopment of the site to Mister Car Wash is expected to generate approximately 1,560 daily trips, 99 AM peak hour trips and 190 PM peak hour trips. Compared to the existing land use of Fast Food Restaurant, the proposed business is anticipated to produce a similar number of daily trips. Lastly, the Applicant was asked to demonstrate how larger trucks would maneuver internally and that pedestrian routes should be identified on the Subject Property. The Applicant did provide as part of their submission a plan illustrating vehicle and pedestrian movements. This plan sheet is included in the civil plans within Attachment D. The Public Works Director/City Engineer and Fire Marshal are still reviewing this application and have yet to provide formal comments. 4. 1355.04 Procedural Requirements for Specific Applications A public hearing for a CUP and PUD request is required before the request can be brought before the City Council. The applicant or its representative shall be given the opportunity to appear before the Planning Commission to answer questions or give explanations regarding the proposal. Upon completion of the public hearing and its study and consideration of the application, the Planning Commission shall submit its written report, containing its findings, conclusions, and recommendations as to the application, to the City Council. Plan Evaluation Summary The table below provides the performance standards for the B-3 District and the preliminary analysis for the proposed development: Ordinance Requirements B-3 District Standards Proposed Development Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 0.8 0.10 Maximum Building Height 35 feet Tower – 35 feet Building – 25.75 feet Maximum Structure Coverage 40% 10% Minimum Landscape Lot Area 25% 34.08% Minimum Front Yard Setback 50 feet Lexington Avenue – 80.8 feet Minimum Rear Yard Setback 20 feet North Property Line – 52.7 feet West Property Line – 224.8 feet Minimum Side Yard Setback 20 feet (min)/ 40 feet (total) 20 feet and 52.7 feet/72.7 feet (total) Building Positioning At Front Setback = 50 feet Building = 80.8 feet