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0 STEVE SAUNDERS) CASE 1719 PAGE 2 exercised to gain access to this westerly half of the site when the right time comes for development. As long as Mr. and Mrs. Halverson own the entire site, access will remain flexible. 4. For instance, if a roadway is ultimately desirable from Snelling Avenue to the westerly half of the site and a displacement of existing parking would likely occur. This parking could be augmented with property to the west (now undeveloped) if that flexibility remains. Thus, it would appear to be in the City's interest to not establish a separate lot for the Kentucky Fried Chicken site, preventing this land area from separated and possibly impacting the long-range potential solution. The Halversons are not applying for the division to create such a lot. 5. The staff has reviewed the development a number of times with the applicant's architect, Mr. Tom Dunwell. Given the objective, it appears that the development plan as proposed is workable. The new structure is a substantial improvement over the existing building and the new landscape plan will substantially enhance the aesthetics of the area. 6. Attached is a reduced copy of the site plan and copies of a picture of the proposed structure and signage. We are happy to note that there will be no "swirling bucket" on top of the proposed building. You will note, however, that a three dimensional "bucket" is proposed on top of the pylon sign as pictured. 7. The applicant is applying for approval of a Planned Unit Development and a variance to the sign location. The variance request is to place the sign 1416" from the Snelling Avenue right-of-way line (front property line) rather than the 30 feet required. The distance of 1416" has been established along this side of Snelling Avenue as a precedent over the years because much of the development here was accomplished prior to the adoption of the sign ordinance of May 1959. You l note from the site plan that this setback is in alignment with signs ,llocated both to the north and to the south of the Kentucky Fried Chicken site. 8. With respect to this variance, we footage of the proposed are not aware of the exact square pylon sign. feet and 30 feet high. It would The signage allowed is 175 square appear that the sign area is not a problem. We would suggest, however, that the Planning Commission and Council consider the necessity of indicated to be placed above the the three dimensional "bucket" pylon sign. One wonders whether this is really necessary. Most restaurant chains, over the past two decades, have shop •n a remarkable ability to their aesthetic image by abandoning "change with the times" and improve such things huge twirling buckets, big statues attention -getting devi- as golden arches, Lhat speak, and other bizarre es. Since the is a subject of a variance, it would location for the pylon sign proposed Commission and Council to suggest "bucket". appear appropriate for the Planning a condition that there not be a 9. Your engineering staff expressed some concern regarding the drainage which is not adequately portrayed on the site plan attached. However, Mr. Dave Janisch has met with the applicant's architect and they have come up with a successful solution. Storm sewer facilities exist in the area and are adequate to service the property.