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r . I I *. IV* s File M4-2977 Jsinuary 20, 2004 Page9ofll area has been functionally a “no-man’s land” and overflow parking for many years, and its formalization as a parking facility should trigger establishment of landscaped space that, at least, approaches City Code Standards. Lighting Tlie applicant has provided a written description of the proposed lighting (Exhibit D). Tlte lighting for the current lower parking lot seems adequate, although it may need some repair, which the applicant has proposed to do. Staff would not recommend any further lighting in this area as the lot abuts residcntially zoned property. The applicant has also proposed lighting under tlie proposed awning in an effort to illuminate the sidewalk. Staff finds no issues regarding these lights, however, the bulbs must not be exposed and the illumination shall not overlap onto the residential property to the south. Building Quality and Materials Attached Exloibit G1 & G2 show the exterior appearances of the proposed entrances and Exhibits Ol, 02, & 03 shows the current exterior facade. The applicant has not indicated tlie e.xterior materials proposed for these entrances. City Code Section 78-645 requires that the exterior building materials must be face brick, natural stone, specially designed pre-cast concrete units, factory fabricated and finished metal framed panel construction, or other materials as may be approved by the Council. Combinations of such materials shall be pennitted. The Planning Commission should discuss what materials are appropriate for the proposed entrances. Staff would recommend that the color scheme and materials match the existing fa9ade and that the roof of the entrances be shingled. Bus Shelter Re-Location The City’s Public Services Director has requested that a 100 s.f easement be granted to the city to allow the current bus shelter near D’vinci’s restaurant to be relocated to the northeast corner of the applicants site. A 10’ x 10’ easement in tlie northeast corner of the site is proposed in Exhibit Pl-9. The City Council has authorized re-iocation of the shelter. The Plamiing Commission should determine whether lliis should be included with approval of the commercial site plan review, and how this will impact tlie applicant’s signage or parking plan. Conditional Use Permit City Code Section 78-644 requires a conditional use permit for any B-1 district to operate a Class I or Class II restaurant. The notable distinction between a Class I and Class II restaurant, in this case, is the ability to serve liquor. The proposed restaurant will serve liquor and is therefore considered a Class II restaurant. The Zoning Ordineuicc doesn ’t specifically outline conditions which the proposed restaurant must meet, other than items which protect the health, safety and general welfare of the surrounding community. There was one neighborhood inquiry into what was being proposed, but no negative comments regsurling the restaurant. Staff would d