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immediately in front of the proposed customer entrance (Entrance 1 on Exhibit F). In addition to the five <br /> parking lot spaces, and two street spaces in front of the building, employees and delivery drivers have <br /> parking available in the City lot and building lot to the north of the building accessible via a stairway. <br /> Please see Exhibit E. <br /> The proposed new customer entrance off the sidewalk(Entrance 1, Ex F)would provide easier access to <br /> customers parking along Shoreline Dr. Customers choosing to park in Lulus dedicated parking lot would <br /> be able to use the sidewalk to enter the new entrance as well.This would allow Lulus to separate take- <br /> out from delivery orders. We feel this would enhance the customer experience and increase customer <br /> safety, as they would not need to share a busy space with delivery drivers coming and going with their <br /> business of delivery. <br /> FLOOR PLAN <br /> Exhibit A details the proposed floor plan. Lulus desires to create a doorway from the existing space to <br /> the proposed space (Exhibit Al).The doorway would allow staff to move from existing kitchen area to <br /> new food prep and kitchen area.The new food prep and kitchen area would meet all health-code <br /> construction requirements.The proposed cooking equipment would include a stove-top with oven, and <br /> a pizza oven. This equipment would be vented and have an Ansul-type fire suppression system installed <br /> directly overhead.The space already has an existing hand sink located in a direct proximity to food <br /> preparation areas. <br /> The proposed retail space would include an area for customer orders to be picked up, a POS system,and <br /> display areas for ready-made food items. Lulus proposes a countertop area as customers come in to rest <br /> her or his belongings while waiting to pick up their order. Lulus is not requesting any dine-in space for <br /> customers to eat. <br /> The expanded space will also provide employees space for personal belongings, a break area and an <br /> additional restroom. <br /> CONCLUSION <br /> Lulus proposes a Conditional Use Permit or modification of its existing Conditional Use Permit for <br /> purposes of expanding its food preparation area,so it can manage peak customer demands, expand its <br /> current menu, and reduce its food costs. The expansion will also create a safer and better customer <br /> retail experience by creating additional space and diverting customer traffic away from delivery driver <br /> traffic. Employees will have a larger break area offering a more secure space with personal belongings <br /> and to take care of personal business. The expansion of Lulus will enhance our value to the community <br /> by offering more consumer products,which will make customers more likely to shop in the area instead <br /> of going to Mound,Tonka Bay or Excelsior. <br /> Please let us know how we can help answer any questions you may have. <br />