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q<; 50 si 52 4� S4 55 -t -� City Engineer Debra Bloom advised that she would not recommend such a provision, as there would be no way to enforce it, with no median and full access now allowed for other businesses. Applicants, Michael Schueller and Catherine Hussain Mr. Schuelier advised that a pick up window had been initiated by him, to allow faster customer flow to avoid any parking lot congestion. Mr. Schueller further advised that he had no problem in eliminating it if the Planning Commission recommended doing so. Mr. Schueller clarified that he had no intention of installing a menu screen on the outside of the building. 56 As Chair Bakeman clarified those items discussed earlier by Commissioners and staff, Mr. Schueller 5i responded accordingly: indicating his willingness to work with staff to provide coniferous screening along the 5a west property border rather than a fence, and to work with staff on an appropriate location and screening for 5�� the trash enclosure on the north side of the building; and clarified that, with addition of equipment and 6o counters, he anticipated that only 12-15 seats would be available for service in the facility along the eastern 6i wall. 62 63 64 65 66 6� 68 69 �o �t Public Comment Patrick Schmidt, 1140 Autumn Street Mr. Schmidt, speaking in opposition and on behalf of the residents of Autumn Street, provided a bench handout entitled, "FAST — Foes of Autumn Street Tra�c," dated December 5, 2007; including an Appendix 1 with signatures of residents joining in our expression of concern; and Appendix 2 providing four photos of Autumn Street and 1901 Lexington Avenue; attached hereto and made a part thereof. Mr. Schmidt expanded on those written comments. Comments included safety concerns for children in the residential area; need to restrict any traffic flow to Autumn Street; and notably concerns with any potential rezoning of the subject property, with potential future implications beyond this use. Chair Bakeman closed the Public Hearing. 72 Discussion led by City Planner Thomas Paschke included current uses allowed in B-1 Zoning areas, and �3 comparisons in B-1B Zoning Districts, with existing permitted uses having as great of an impact as the 74 proposed zoning and permitted uses. Mr. Paschke recognized that this use would change the complexion of 75 the site and area; however, opined that the limited parking area would self-regulate uses. �6 Further discussion included the size of the site (.34 acres; 15,000 square feet); long-term impacts of uses on 77 the residential neighborhood; intensity of permitted uses on area tra�c; and zoning of adjoining properties 78 and potential uses. 79 Commissioner poherty opined that he was not supportive of the proposal, noting that there was a significant so difference in an office building and a restaurant; and expressed his concern with zoning differences in 8� perpetuity. Commissioner poherty spoke in support of the applicanYs proposal and their proposed use if not 82 for the rezoning requirement; however, noted that he was considering long-term permitted uses; and opined 83 that there was enough uncertainty that he couldn't support the rezoning. aa Commissioner Boerigter recognized Commissioner poherty's concerns; however, opined that when he SS reviewed permiried uses in a B-1 Zoning, compared to the B-1B Zone, restaurant uses were allowed in either SG zone. Commissioner Boerigter further opined that the Planning Commission and/or City Council did have a7 some control as to whether a drive-thru could be permitted in the future; and further recognized issues of 88 those B-3 properties on the north, while not being convinced that there was a negative impact to permit the 89 use and rezone the property to allow coffee shops/delis in this area, with minimal traffic impacts to Lexington 90 and restricted access to Autumn Street. 91 92 93 94 95 og g7 Commissioner Gasongo opined that he believes that Lexington Avenue from County Road B-2 to Larpenteur will eventually become commercially zoned in the future, with only four (4) homes left between this site and the mall; and end results would be similar. Commissioner Wozniak concurred with staff and Commissioner Boerigter's comments; opining that the site would most likely become self-regulating; and recognized that there may be some additional traffic on Autumn Street as a result of this businesses, but questioned whether it would be noticeable or not. Commissioner Wozniak expressed interest in this use on this corner, and offered his support of the application. Page 2 oF 3