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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting April ii, 1983 Page 4 Mrs. Hendrie, 3544 Snelling, voiced strong objection to the pro- posed lot split because: (1) sees possible water problem; noted there is a drainage pipe running along the east side of applicant's lot which drains four lots, explained that there is water standing in her yard now, and her neighbor has water in her basement. (2) feels this would drastically alter the character of neighbor- hood, and would devalue their home. Miller stated he was not aware of a pipe being there; noted that it is a low area, is lower than the street; noted that if split were allowed, area would have to be surveyed. Bill Floren, 1434 Arden Place also objected to the proposed split. . He stated that a variance had been granted previously when the Erickson house was built, in order to place it at the angle at which it stands; noted that the standing water problem in area has been bad enough so that Metropolitan Mosquito Control Board has regularly sprayed in the past. If a house were built on the proposed lot, it would obstruct drainage. Floren said he is also opposed because the lot is too small for a house. Ross Steele, 3510 N. Snelling also opposed the lot split; feels it would harm the quality of the neighborhood. Mr. Erickson said that the house on the east has water in the basement only because it is not graded properly; a house on the proposed lot would improve the existing water problem. Motion was made by McAllister, seconded by Christiansen, that Council concur with Planning Commission recommendation and deny the lot split, based on the substanda~d size of lots, Mulcahy noted that generally he has no great trouble going along with variances but, in view of size of lot and front footage, he can't support these variances. Christiansen stated that he also feels this lot split would not be acceptable in this area. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). Case No. 83-8. Site Plan Review for McDonald's Drive-Thru Window Addition, 1313 W. County Rd.E. Miller referred Council to Zehm's March 7th memo, stating that Zoning Administrator, Attorney and Planner felt that this request should be handled by Site Plan Review, rather than Special Use Permit; explained that if application were coming in today for a drive-in restaurant, it would be a "Special Use Permit" appli- cation; reported that the Planning Commission determined this should be handled as a Site Plan Review (7-1). Thorn's opposition was based on the premise that if drive-thru window addition creates a problem, Council would have more flexibility in corrective action with Special Use Permit. Miller stated that McDonald's plans to construct the drive-thru window on south side of the building, adjacent to the existing entrance. One-way traffic pattern would be established, with entrance at north driveway and exit at south driveway; these would be clearly marked. Handicap stalls and a ramp are planned at the southeast corner of the building. McDonald's estimates that 30-35% of the business will be drive-thru. . Miller reported that the Planning Commission has recommended ap- proval of McDonald's request, subject to the following conditions: 1. South parking should be at an angle. 2. Any landscaping in disrepair should be fixed. 3. A stripe be added on the north side of the building to indicate the drive-thru lane. 4. Provision be made to allow a temporary "do not enter" sign at the south driveway, if necessary, to educate the public of the one-way access through this property. -4-