07-18-2005 Planning Commission Packet

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L , #OS-3121 July 13,2005 _ Page 3 of 4 into the building subsequently reduced the nunlber of seats proposed withiu the interior by 8. Based on the public space reduction of 152 s.f. the required off-street parking is reduced by 2 spaces (152 s.f. / 80 s.f = 1.9 or 2 stall). Trash Enclosure The applicants continue to show a trash enclosure at the north end of the building. The previous report mentions the screening of this structure, which the applicant has attempted to do in the revised plans. Staff would recoinmend the trash enclosure be fenceci on the west half in addition to what is shown on the plan ancl a gate can be added for access. This not ouly fiilly screens the structure but contains any trash outside t�ie receptacle. Planter Boxes The previous perspective illustrations showed the plant material proposed at the north end of the outdoor seating in the rear to be contained witlun planter boxes. These planter boxes caused the need for a rear yard variance and they are not permitted encroaclunents. It is unclear, as revised perspective drawings were not submitted, whether an alternate method for tlle proposed plant materials is proposed. Removal of bittuninous so that the plailt material can be placed into the ground would eliminate the need for a rear yard variance. Off-Street Parking The minutes from the June PC rneeting make clear that a parking study should be conducted for the City lot and the businesses using it. Prior to any recoinmendations to the City Council on exterior or interior expansions, a paxking study inust be completed by a consultant hired by the applicant. Below is a summary of required off=street parking based on the revised plans: PARKING Existing S.F. proposed Proposed TOTAL Interior S.F. Outdoor S.F. Squa�°e Footage 2,174 s.f. 2,000 s.f.* Frant=650 s.f. 6,372* Rear=1,292 s.f. 1 stc�ll/80 s.f. 27 stalls 25 stalls Front- 8 stalls �6 Total Stalls Rear- 16 stalls The revised plans only reduce the required parking by 4 spaces, based on the reduction of the outdoor seating in the rear and kitchen addition incorporated into the interior of the building. Although much of the discussion to date has centered on the outdoor seating, it should be noted the interior expansion alone is nearly doubling the required parking. Planning Commission's June Recommendation At the June 20, 2005 nieeting the Planning Coinrnission tabled the application to allow the applicant to revise their plans and attempt to address 1) a number of concerns raised within the staff report, attached to this memo as Exhibit G; 2) concerns raised at the public hearing; and 3) corlcerns voiced by Piamiing Commissioners. After a review of the June PC minutes,the following concerns were raised: • Parking availability within the iiiunicipal Iot, for the Narrows �uid also the otlier businesses and future businesses