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File <#04-2977 April 16, 2004 Page 6 of8 due to the existing retaining wall system this may not be possible. Planning Commission should discuss a variance approval to allow the sign to remain in its current location or recommend that it be moved to a location that complies with Section 78-1468. Lighting The applicant has proposed to keep the existing Pvo lights located in the parking lot in the rear of the building. The applicant has proposed new Mghting consisting of the following; • downward facing lights under the canopy proposed at the rear of the building so as to illuminate the sidewalk only, and • downward facing lights at the top of the proposed stairway access from the upper parking lot to the lower parking lot in an effort to illuminate the stairway. The applicant will be required to obtain an electrical permit from the state for installation of rew lighting. City staff will require, at the time of building permit, fixture diagrams be submitted to ensure that the lighting is downward facing. The Planning Commission should discuss the proposed lighting and determine if it is appropriate. Landscape Plan The applicant has not submitted a landscape plan. He has indicated his willingness to implement landscaping into the required green spaces and has indicated to staff that planters will be installed along Shoreline Drive. The Planning Commission should discuss if they would like to see a specific landscaping plan showing plant types and locations or if the conversion tc grass is sufficient Variances Required That applicant is requesting approval of several variances in conjunction with the proposed restaurant. The information regarding the hardcover and structural coverage variances can be found in the January Staff Report in addition to the information provided in this report. The Planning Commission should discuss approval of these variances and specifically address the effects of them in relation to a restaurant serving liquor. Coaditional Use P/ermit The applicant requests approval of a conditional use permit in order to operate a Class 11 restaurant. A Class II restaurant is a conditional use. As part of the conditional use