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Planning Commission ML ..:es Page 6 Wiski indicated although he does not approve of the project, he supports the final motion to assure the development occurs correctly. Dressler indicated she abstained because she is against the project. Planning File 1544 - Twin City Federal request for special use permit and variances at 2167 Lexington. Presentation Howard Dahlgren indicated Twin City Federal proposes to convert the Burger Chef building into a drive-up banking facility. The drive-up facility requires a special use permit. The setback variances are existing conditions on the site. Discussion Matson asked what the maximum number of cars on the site would be. David Shea, architect for TCF, indicated he felt the maximum number of cars on the site at one time would be approximately 18. Matson asked how the traffic at the drive-through facility would compare to restaurant traffic. Mr. Shea indicated the traffic would be considerably less than at a Burger Kingo Moeller asked whether there would be walk-in service in the building. Mr. Shea indicated walk-in service was not planned now, but may be added in the future. Moeller indicated he felt there was not adequate parking. He asked whether they now meet parking requirements. Mr. Dahlgren indicated the square footage of the building would indicate a need for fifteen spaces, but he is satisfied that twelve spaces are adequate because of the drive-up nature of the operation. Wiski indicated a sidewalk is required on whether that requirement was acceptable. requirement was acceptable. County Road B, and asked the applicant The applicant indicated the sidewalk Wi ski indicated there could be a problem with traffic trying to turn left onto B from the parking lot. He asked whether the exit onto B could be made a right turn only if this became a problem. The applicant indicated that if there was a problem, a right turn only would be acceptableo The major concern of the neighbors was that the access from Sandhurst would significantly increase the amount of traffic on Sandhurst. The owner of the property to the west indicated he feels the proposal to block common access between the two properties is illegal because the parking and drive areas have been used in common for many years. The applicant indicated there are no easements for shared use of those facilities. In response to a question concerning the adequacy of parking for a walk-in facility, Mr. Dahlgren indicated the applicant would need to demonstrate sufficient parking in order for increased usage to be allowed. DeBenedet indicated the traffic volume is his major concern. He suggested the commission should continue action on the request to allow the applicant to provide better traffic information. Matson indicated the proposed facility will have less traffic than the former fast-food restaurant at this location. He suggested the traffic impact will not be as heavy as the neighborhood expects. Berry indicated she was troubled that the only entrance to the facility is from Sandhursto Wiski indicated any use will add traffic to the area.