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Lava Links, Case No. 2163 Page 2 reasonable to assume that well over half of the people in the snack bar will be Lava Links customers, essentially cancelling the increase over a typical retail use. with the snack bar expansion, however, those patrons who are coming to Lava Links will stay longer, thus putting a greater demand on the parking situation. Some of the customers to the snack bar will not be Lava Links patrons. But many of these "outside" customers may be in the Center already for other errands, since there is currently no place to get a snack or sandwich in the Crossroad Center. Again, this would point to a relatively small new demand for parking because of this expansion. We expect the expansion might have some effect, therefore, on the parking at the Center. It should be minimal, however, given the relatively small amount of space involved, and the multiple destinations of a single customer. One possibility is to include Lava Links on any signage that directs patrons to the west parking deck, which is often not as full as the east surface parking lots. Traffic The effect on traffic at the Center should also be minimal, given the amount of space involved. For every trip that might come into the Center to visit the snack bar, there may be a trip eliminated because of customers or employees who stay in the Center for a quick lunch or dinner at the Lava Links snack bar, instead of leaving in their cars to visit another area restaurant. Games The seven games proposed for the expansion exceeds the limit of four in the Code before a license is needed from the City. This license requirement is separate from the zoning application. The proliferation of amusement areas is a problem if there is not adequate supervision or security, or if they are likely to attract crowds of a different character from the family atmosphere promoted by Lava Links. Based on representations by the owners of Lava Links and the experience they have had thus far, we do not believe these games pose a problem. 3. CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION The expansion proposed by Lava Links will help them be more successful and serve their customers better. It will bring added activity to the Crossroads Center which may benefit other businesses in the Center. The effects on parking, traffic, and the character of the Center are likely to be minimal. We recommend approval of the Special Use Permit.