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1 noted that the use (liquor) is permitted with a CUP but that a license for liquor is required from 2 the Council. 3 Chair Traynor asked for clarification of adjacency of uses and buildings adjacent to residential 4 zones. The SuperAmerica is relatively closer to residential areas. Mr. Paschke did not agree 5 stating that 4 other off-sale liquor stores are of a similar distance to residential, parks, and schools 6 as the proposal by SuperAmerica. Mr. Paschke added that there is no distance requirement in the 7 land use portion (Title 10) of the City Code. 8 Member Peper noted that liquor stores are not open on Sundays (change the staff 9 recommendation). 10 Member Bakeman asked for history of the site. Thomas Paschke explained the City Council 11 approved a Special Use Permit (SUP) in 1985 for gas and convenience store and a variance with 12 conditions; in 1987 the Council approved an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and a SUP 13 for expanding the use of the site to the east w/conditions; and in 1990 the Council approved a 14 SUP for exterior display of merchandise. 15 Chair Traynor asked how a different use can be compatible with the site. Thomas Paschke 16 explained that liquor is a retail use, permitted on the site if it is determined to meet the criteria 17 established und the CUP process. 18 Member Peper asked when the four curb cuts were created (1985). Traffic has increased 19 significantly since then. Should the two driveway entries closest to the comer remain? Are they 20 useful? (They act as relievers for traffic.) 21 Member Stone asked for details on ADT and turning movements. 22 Glen Van Wormer, SEH Consultants senior traffic engineer, explained the traffic volumes. He 23 noted the volumes have remained consistent and stable for the past ten years. He explained 24 volume of traffic based on similar uses; 80% of customers are already on the site for 25 gas/convenience, while 20% will enter the site for liquor only (100 additional trips per day - with 26 3400 trips total per day). The change from 1600 s.f. to 2200 s.f. was analyzed, including the 27 reduction in convenience store. 28 The capacity ofthe intersection is level "D", with north bound and east bound congestion. It still 29 works at design capacity for a three-lane road. 30 Member Bakeman noted that a change from four lane to three lane in recent years has created 31 traffic backups from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m., consistently on Thursday and Friday evenings. Where in 32 category "D" does this intersection fit (high or low, and what happens when new vehicles are 33 added). 34 Mr. Van Wormer noted traffic level "D" 75% filled is still usable. He calculated the new liquor 35 use will add one car every 5 to 6 minutes in peak times - which is acceptable from engineering 36 perspective. There will be a total of 100 additional vehicles. 37 Member Bakeman asked if average convenience store use would be 50/50, but at this site it 38 would be slightly more convenience sales customers compared to gas sales. 39 Chair Traynor asked if an acceptable design in "D". In the Comprehensive Plan (Dan Meyer, 40 BRW) states that road condition "D" is not acceptable. Mr. Van Wormer stated he would not 41 dispute the letter in the Comprehensive Plan but disputed the comment form the other traffic 42 engineer (level of service "D is acceptable). 43 Chair Traynor asked for clarification on the traffic reports. He noted increases on Lexington and 44 County Road B. Deb Bloom explained the 1990-1994 projections were straight-line. General 45 discussion ensued. Page 5 of 11