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2.7 There is an access from County Road B across the western edge of properties to the north of this site from Burger King to Arby's. During the review of this request and discussion of the Arby's rebuild project, the concept of extending this access from County Road B south to the McDonald's property has been discussed by City staff. Having this access formalized through a City easement would be beneficial in that it would improve traffic circulation in this area and alleviate congestion on the frontage road. Because of existing agreements and other factors, it appears that the only way to acquire such an easement at this time would be through condemnation; however, the City should continue to discuss the concept of acquiring such an easement voluntarily with the owners of the properties as they redevelop. 2.8 McDonald's Corporation invited neighboring property owners to stop by McDonald's on Tuesday, February 10, 1998, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. A representative of McDonald's Corporation was there to answer questions and show the plans of the proposed restaurant reconstruction. No residents attended the open house or called McDonald's with questions or comments on the proposed rebuild. 2.9 Section 1005.05 of the City Code identifies food take out or self-service restaurants as a conditional use in a B3 zoning district. A food take out or self-service restaurant is defined as a restaurant where a majority of the customers order food and are served food at a counter and the food is thereafter taken to a table, counter, or off the premises for consumption. Section 1005.01 D requires one space per 15 square feet of gross floor area for a fast food and/or drive-in restaurant; however, City staff has traditionally allowed a ratio of one space per 2.5 seats for similar uses within the community. Chapter 1010 outlines design standards/regulations for commercial and industrial development within the community. These standards are applied to new construction as well as enlargements or alterations of existing buildings and/or uses. Section 1013.01 outlines the process for issuance of a conditional use permit. 3.0 STAFF COMMENT 3.1 In reviewing this request, staff has made the following findings: 1. The redevelopment of the site as proposed will have a minimal impact on traffic in the area, as the use of the property will not be changing. 2. The proposed redevelopment of the property as proposed will not have an impact on parks, streets and other public facilities. 3. The redevelopment of the property as proposed will be compatible with contiguous properties. The site will be upgraded, additional landscaping will be installed, lighting will be upgraded, a screening fence and berm will be installed along the west property line, trash collection facilities will be PF#2982 ~ RCA (03/10/98) - Page 3 of 6