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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, January 29,2018 Page 3 Councilmember McGehee asked about the necessity of the drive-thru aspect of this Portillo's location. She also asked for additional details about the restaurant itself. In response to the questions, Mr. Trudgeon explained Portillo's has a standard drive-through feature on its locations. He asked if a representative of the appli- cant could share anything additional. Will Matzek, Kimley Horn, the engineer on the project, stated this is the third proposed Portillo's restaurant in the Twin Cities area. There are two other restau- rants currently; one is in Woodbury and the other location is Maple Grove. He explained that this restaurant is 7,500 square feet. Portillo's is known for hot dogs, Italian beef, and chocolate cake. The proposed drive-through is a signifi- cant component of the Portillo's business, and they are considered best-in-class from a drive-through perspective. The sites have attendantsthat are out on the site taking orders from the drive-through. He added that there is a lot of stacking room for customers in the drive-through as well as sufficient parking for custom- ers eating in. Councilmember McGehee asked about the location of the Woodbury restaurant. Wendy Hunter, Hunter Development, responded that the Woodbury location is in an outlot, associated with a sports store. Willmus moved, Laliberte seconded, approval of the Preliminary Plat of Rosedale Center Sixth Addition for the creation of an additional lot at 1700 County Road B2 (PF17-022), as presented in the staff report and subject to the provision of park dedication in the amount of$79,596. Council Discussion Members Willmus and Laliberte expressed support for the proposal and the res- taurant. Councilmember McGehee expressed opposition to the proposal, citing traffic problems in the Rosedale area which will only be exacerbated by an additional restaurant in this location. She is particularly opposed to the drive-thru compo- nent. She recalled that many constituents do not want more chain fast-food res- taurants. Roll Call Ayes: Laliberte, Willmus, Etten, and Roe. Nays: McGehee. Motion carried.