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^ r , : 1VIs:; Wenger reported that the proposal consists of minor exterior renovations including new canopy, adding outdoor patio seating, improving the existing dumpster and new signage. The parking shown is insufficient for the amount of seating proposed and will require either seeking a variance or decreasing the amount of seating. The new signage also requires variances. 1VIr. ; Conway reported that the parking shortage is based on the amount of inside and patio sbatirig, which is greater than the previous tenant. The patio is on top of the four landbanked parking spaces, which makes them unusable as landbanked parking. There is nowhere on the site which can accommodate more parking spaces. Mr. ?Collins reported that the traffic onto Whitethorn does not always trigger the traffic signal and causes vehicles to stack up on Whitethorn. Therefore the engineering department recommends the applicant install a traffic signal loop detector at the northeast drive to assist with traffic flow. 1VIr. `O'Malley recommended addressing signage as it relates to the site and building design. NIr. _Boyle, the architect, and the owners Mr. and Mrs. Bennett were present. Mr. Bolye said the signage requested is for visibility. The monument sign, menu board and directional signs will be replaced with new signs. The existing yellow canopy will be removed and a new canopy installed. The dumpster enclosure will be refurbished by replacing damaged boards. While there is.,. more indoor seating, not every seat at a table is generally used. Outdoor seating was previously used and will continue to be used seasonally. The seating is temporary and will not prevent the use of the landbank parking. He will install the loop detector in the driveway and tie into'the existing detector. Mr. 'Malone said there was no landscape plan and asked if landscaping would be added to the patio area and the pavers replaced or cleaned. Mr. Boyle said the brick pavers and seating area would remain as they currently exist. Mr. Malone requested the grass area between the street arid drive-thru area to include low growing evergreens and perennials. The entranceways and area': around the monument sign should be dressed up as well. Include shade tolerant perennial plants in the area beneath the three trees at the rear property line. Mr. Rerko agreed the loop detector is necessary. He questioned if the canopy would be a new system or just refaced. Mr. Boyle said only the fabric canvas would be replaced with a new canvas. Mr. Rerko said the building and the pavers should be power washed. The fence needs to be repaired throughout the site as well as the dumpster area. The irrigated barrels are beyond repair and should be replaced. Mr. Boyle said the buckets would be removed not replaced and tfie pavers would be power washed. Mr. Rerko questioned if the patio would have outdoor lighting. Mr. Boyle said that they may have outdoor landscape lights for safety. It was discussed tliat additional lighting may not be necessary due to hours of operation and the temporary, seasonal nature of the patio. Significant discussion took place regarding parking sufficiency and traffic on site. Mr. Conway said the code bases the parking on the number of seats at the restaurant including outdoor seating. Mr. Rerko felt that the outdoor seating could be removed at any time to use the landbanked parking if needed. Mr. Conway reviewed that if the outdoor seating is removed the applicants are allowed 44 indoor seats as there are 18 striped spaces and 4landbanked totaling 22 spaces. However the applicants show 47 indoor seats and 12 outdoor seats which requires 30 parking spaces and as there is only 19 possible it creates the 11 parking space variance request. Mrs: Meredith questioned if the city received any complaints regarding the lack of parking available at the site. Mr. Conway said he was not aware of any parking complaints. 3