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Zoning File #1240 <br />February 11, 1488 <br />Page 3 of 6 <br />Review of Variance - <br />Accessory Structure: <br />Required <br />Front Setback 35' <br />West Side 15' <br />East Side 15' <br />Rear 35' <br />Existing <br />Proposed <br />75' <br />97' <br />24.1' <br />17' <br />109' <br />122.5' <br />37' <br />22' <br />A rear setback variance is requested for the accessory <br />structure/storage area. The accessory structure as it sits now meets the <br />requirements in the zoning code. The reason for moving the structure is to <br />improve traffic flow around the principal structure and provide more area <br />for the drive-thru. <br />Parking Variance: <br />Drive-in establishment = 1 parking space per each 15 s.f. of floor area <br />705.51 s.f. (bldg s.f.)/15 s.f. = 47 parking spaces <br />Required = 47 <br />Proposed = 20 <br />Variance = 27 or 57% <br />After staff review and Planning Commission comments at the January 27, <br />1988 meeting, all concurred that the formula for this use is excessive. <br />Therefore, staff polled other cities in the area to find out their <br />standards. The results of this poll are as follows: <br />Minnetonka - 1 stall per 60 s.f. <br />Maple Grove - 1 stall per 150 s.f., 15 stalls minimum <br />Plymouth - 1 stall per 15 s.f. service area <br />Eden Prairie - to be determined by City Manager <br />After reviewing these requirements from other cities, staff feels that <br />20 stalls will be appropriate for this use. <br />The City Engineer has reviewed the 1st plan submitted (Exhibit K) and <br />corrections have been made to the revised plan, with exception of the 5' <br />setback to the east lot line. Appiicant has stated that if parking is held <br />back 5' from lot line, hip will affect his traffic flow around the <br />building and for the drive-thru. After looking at the traffic flow, the 5' <br />setback will provide only a 13' to 14' lane (see Exhibit M). Stacking at <br />the menu board will allow only two autos before the Jane is blocked. <br />Applicant must maintain minimum of 201+ lane width to provide double lane <br />around menu board and stacking autos (also see Fire Code review). Curbing <br />shown on the plans should be parallel with the front of the auto as shown <br />on Exhibit M - Parking Stalls 16 through 20. Curbing should be provided <br />which will maintain the landscaping and define the entrances. <br />