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October 1, 2008, DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes PLANNING CASE # 08-026: CUP AMENDMENT: ARBY'S RESTAURANT GROUP: 3751 LEXINGTON AVENUE - PUBLIC HEARING City Planner Meagan Beekman reported that Arby's Restaurant Group is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Amendment to reconstruct the existing Burger King restaurant located at 3751 Lexington Avenue into an Arby's Restaurant. She stated the reconfiguration would include minor alterations to the landscaping and signage, improvements to the parking lot, sidewalks, and lighting, as well as significant exterior modifications of the building. She explained that a CUP amendment, rather than a new CUP, is required because the existing Burger King operates under an existing CUP and the use is not changing, just the business. Ms. Beekman reviewed the proposed site plan and stated the applicant will be adding three new trees on the site, along with shrubs and perennials to improve the landscaping. She stated the site plan meets the City's signage requirements and noted whatever is ultimately approved would need a sign permit to meet the zoning code. She stated the auxiliary signs on the property would be replaced and would also need to meet the requirements of the code. She stated the applicant will also be required to install a six foot privacy fence along the south and west property lines to screen the adjacent property. She indicated staff recommends approval of the CUP based on the findings of fact and the eleven conditions noted in the October 1, 2008, staff report. Chair Larson noted there is no walkway along the west side of Lexington Avenue and asked if the applicant plans to install a walkway in the future. Ms. Beekman replied that long-term City plans show a sidewalk running north- south along Lexington Avenue. Chair Larson asked if there is a provision requiring that the applicant provide a sidewalk at this time. Ms. Beekman replied there is currently not a requirement in the Code to require that a sidewalk be put in; however, sidewalks will be made part of City policy in the B-2 District, which could be extended into the B-3 district, if the City Council so wishes. Chair Larson opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. Mr. Steve Lazenby, Director of Construction for Arby's Restaurant Group, appeared before the Planning Commission and presented several photographs of