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Saturday. Mr. Paschke noted he received a number of telephone ca11s opposing the request due to the increased trafiic and submitted 2 emails to the Chair both opposingthe request. Chair Traynor read bothemails into the record (Mi10 Peltron, Burke Avenue, because of night time traffic and on-site liquor, and Wi11 Jass and Lester Dee, Sherman Street, because of traffic closeness to Calvary Church, Lexington Park, Calvary Day Care, and adj acent multi-family housing). Chair Traynor asked for details of why a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is needed. Mr. Paschke explained that if a liquor store is located within a shopping center as defined by Section 1002.02 of the City Code, no CUP is required. However,liquor stores not located in shopping centers (stand along facilities) and within the B-2, B-3 and B-4 zones require a CUP. Mr. Paschke explained the newest liquor store is within Lexington P1aza Shopping Center. Member Peper noted that the use (liquor) is permitted with a CUP but that a license for liquor is required from the Council. Chair Traynor asked for clari�ication of adjacency of uses and buildings adjacent to residential zones. The SuperAmerica is relatively closer to residential areas. Mr. Paschke did not agree stating that 4 other off-sale liquor stores are of a similar distance to residential, parks, and schools as the proposal by SuperAmerica. Mr. Paschke added that there is no distance requirement in the land use portion (Tit1e 10) of the City Code. Member Peper noted that liquor stores are not open on Sundays (change the staff recommendation). Member Bakeman asked for history of the site. Thomas Paschke explained the City Council approved a Special Use Permit(SUP) in 1985 for gas and convenience store and a variancewith conditions; in 1987 the Council approved an amendmentto the ComprehensivePlan and a SUP for expanding the use ofthe site to the east wlconditions; and in 1990 the Council approved a SUP for exterior display of inerchandise. Chair Traynor asked how a different use can be compatible with the site. Thomas Paschke explained that liquor is a retail use, permitted on the site if it is determined to meet the criteria established und the CUP process. Member Peper asked when the four curb cuts were created (1985). Traffic has increased significantly since then. Should the two driveway entries closest to the corner remain? Are they useful? (They act as relievers for traffic.) Member Stone asked for details on ADT and turning movements. G1en Van Wormer, SEH Consultants senior traf�ic engineer, explained the traffic volumes. He noted the volumes have remained consistent and stable for the past ten years. He explained volume of traffic based on similar uses; 80% of customers are already on the site for gas/convenience, while 20% wi11 enter the site for liquor only (100 additional trips per day — with 3400 trips total per day). The change from 1600 s.f. to 2200 s.f, was analyzed, including the reduction in convenience store. The capacity ofthe intersection is 1eve1" D, with north bound and east bound congestion. It sti11 works at design capacity for a three-lane road. Member Bakeman noted that a change from four lane to three lane in recentyears has created trafficbackups from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m., consistently on Thursday and Friday evenings. Where in category'D" does this intersection �it (high or 1ow, and what happens when new vehicles are added). Mr. Van Wormer noted trafiic 1eve1 "D" — 75% iilled is sti11 usable. He calculated the new liquoruse wi11 add one car every 5 to 6 minutes in peak times —which is acceptable from engineering perspective. There wi11 be a total of 100 additional vehicles. MemberBakeman asked if average convenience store use would be 50150, but at this site it would be slightly more convenience sales customers compared to gas sales. Chair Traynor asked if an acceptable design in " D. In the Comprehensive P1an (Dan Meyer, BRV� states that road condition " D is not acceptable. Mr. Van Wormer stated he would not dispute the letter in the PF3524 — RCA 012604 - Page 10 of 14