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FILE #LA23-000016 APRIL 17, 2023 Page 3 of 5 parking lot. The future land use plan calls out the area for commercial and office uses. The proposed use of a restaurant is compatible both presently and in the future. This criterion is met. 7) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; Wayzata Boulevard has many restaurant uses, so this is not out of character for the greater area. The proposed use is compatible with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan by allowing commercial development within a commercial area served by urban services and not adversely impacting residential properties. This criterion is met. 8) Compatible with the character of buildings and site improvements in the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; There are no proposed site or exterior modifications. The modifications to the interior of the building will not impact the character of the area. Any exterior modifications, such as signage, will fully comply with the code. This criterion is met. 9) Not expected to substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the area or have a materially adverse impact on the property values in the area when compared to the impairment or impact of generally permitted uses; The proposed improvements will not negatively impact the adjacent properties. There are no exterior modifications proposed as part of the proposed restaurant. Parking and traffic will be adequately served by the shared parking lot and entrance drive. Staff recommends the Commission consider requiring a condition to stripe the additional parking spaces in order to meet the parking demands of the business. 10) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; No new exterior modifications are proposed at this time. The proposed restaurant use will have their own dumpster that will be placed next to the existing dumpster area on the site. The existing commercial building and parking lot is adequately screened with existing vegetation from the neighboring residential zoning to the north. This criterion is met. 11) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; The proposed use will be completely contained within the existing multi-tenant commercial building. Waste will be properly disposed of within the proposed restaurant’s dumpster and the kitchen will be renovated to meet building code. The proposed restaurant use will not generate or create any nuisance or unsightliness that would impact surrounding uses. The Planning Commission should discuss if the proposed dumpsters for the use meet code requirements and if a trash enclosure should be considered. 12) Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or unsafe access; The proposed restaurant is approximately 1,700 square feet in size. The parking needs are based on the public space of the restaurant which will be approximately 900 square feet. The square footage of public space requires 11 parking spaces, which the applicant has indicated the business has. The restaurant use will be located within a multi-tenant building with a shared parking lot. The uses in the building do not all operate during the same hours. The restaurant will be at its busiest during the dinner hours which is when the other tenants of the building will be closed. The building space has additional parking spaces to the rear that can be used by employees. Deliveries will be made on the side of the building