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Planning Commission Mi ,es-November 7, 1984 Page 4 He indicated this site has been a low point in the neighborhood, and that plans for development of this site should include a nlan for adequately dealing with the storm water historically handled by the site. The applicant' s representative indicated the applicant concurs with Mr. Drown's concern. Discussion Matson asked whether the dedication of 30 feet of right-of-way for Burke Street is required. ~1r. Drown indicated the dedication is needed for Burke, and that other lots have dedicated the right-of-way. The applicant's representative indicated this was not a problem. Recommendation Matson moved, and Berry seconded that the Planning Commission recommend approval of Marie Krietz request for division of lot at 991 Parker, with the following conditions: 1) That the grading and drainage plans be subject to Staff approval. 2) That 30 feet of right-of-way be dedicated on Burke. Roll Call, Ayes: Berry, DeBenedet, Dressler, Johnson, Matson, Moeller and Wiski. Nays: None. Planning File 1557 - Walter Kohler request for varlance at 3070 Lexington. Presentation Mr. Blais indicated the applicant is requesting a variance to bring the lot into conformance to allow the addition of a drive-up window to the existing Dairy Queen restaurant. He indicated the lot is non-conforming, in that there is no poured-in- place curbing at the edges of the parking areas. Mr. Blais also suggested the driveways should be designated as one-way to improve circulation on the site. Dan Smith, operator of the restaurant, indicated the lot sheet drains to the south, so that a curb along the southern edge of the parking lot would interrupt drainage. Discussion Dressler asked whether there is more than enough parking on the site. r~r. Smith indicated there is more than adequate parking. Dressler indicated the lot is very stark. She suggested landscaping should be added at the front of the building, since there is adequate room. Mr. Smith indicated he could not afford to add landscaping at this time, but would be willing to do more in the future. Matson asked the applicant whether he \vould object to making the driveways one-way in and one-way out. Mr. Smith indicated he had no objections. Matson asked whether the drive-up facility is necessary to remain competitive. Mr. Smith indicated it was necessary. Moeller asked whether additional signage was proposed. Charles Anderson, the general contractor, indicated a directional sign would be added, and that a drive-up sign would be added to the existing Pylon sign. Mr. Dro\VTI indicated directional signs can only be 4.5 square feet. Mr. Anderson indicated the signs will