09-19-2005 Planning Commission Packet

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#OS-3121 July 13,2005 . Page 3 of 4 into the building subsequently reciuced tlie numbei• of seats proposed within 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 recommend the trash enclosure be fenced on the west half in addition to what is shown on the plan and a gate can be added for access. This not only fiilly screens the structure but contaitls any trash outside the 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 encroachnients. It is unclear, as revised perspective drawings were not submitted, whether an alternate method for the proposed pla.nt materials is proposed. Removal of bituminous so that the plant material can be placed into the ground would eliminate the need for a rear yard variance. Off-Street Parking The minutes fronl the June PC meeting make clear that a parkuig study should be conducted for the City lot and the businesses using it. Prior to any recommendations to the City Council on exterior or interior expansions, a parking study must be completed by a consultant lured by the applicant. Below is a stunmary of required off-street parking based on the revised plans: PARKING Existing S.F. proposed Proposed TOTAL Interior S.F. Outdoor S.F. Square Footage 2,174 s.f 2,000 s.f.* Front=650 s.f. 6,372* Rear=1,292 s.f. 1 stczll/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 meeting the Plaruzing Conunission tabled the application to allow the applicant to revise their plans and atteinpt to address 1) a number of conceriis raised within the staff report, attached to this memo as Exliibit G; 2) concerns raised at the public hearing; and 3) concerns voiced by Plaiuiing Coinmissioners. After a review of the June PC minutes, the following concerns were raised: � Parking availability within the municipal lot, for the Narrows and also the other businesses and firture businesses