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23-24866; Chipotle; 23459 Lorain Road <br />Representatives: Bob Abramovich and Marc Lubline <br />Resident: Jeffrey Sturgeon <br />The planning department's report highlighted the property's location in a local business district <br />(B1) and emphasized its intended purpose of providing convenient goods and services. It noted <br />the property's transformation into Chipotle's Quick Lane concept, including modifications to the <br />site plan and the addition of a pickup window. The report confirmed alignment with all <br />requirements and recommended a favorable recommendation to City Council. <br />The engineering report noted ongoing collaboration with the applicant to address various <br />concerns, including access to the site from Clague Road and Lorain Road. A right -in, right -out <br />entrance was proposed for Lorain to enhance safety near the intersection. Additionally, a traffic <br />generation study confirmed that vehicle trips per peak hour fell below 100, negating the need for <br />a traffic impact study. With these considerations, approval to move forward was recommended. <br />The law department's report highlighted the categorization of the application as a conditionally <br />permitted use, subject to standards outlined in Section 1 l 18. These standards encompass various <br />factors such as compatibility with the surrounding area and traffic impact. The report emphasized <br />the need for thorough consideration and evaluation by the recommending body, particularly <br />regarding buffer spaces and compliance with code requirements. <br />The applicant's proposal outlined plans for a Chipotle restaurant on the former Rehorst Cleaner <br />site. The building would be 2,325 square feet with 23 parking stalls. Operating hours were <br />specified as 10: 45am to 10 pm Monday through Saturday and 9 pm on Sundays. They proposed <br />consolidating three lots into a single lot pending approval, with plans submitted to both the local <br />authorities and the county. The Chipotle would feature a pickup window for orders placed online <br />or via app, with no menu board or loudspeaker for dive-thru ordering. Access logistics from both <br />Lorain and Clague were also addressed. <br />During peak hours, Clague Road experiences heavy traffic, making left turns and merging <br />challenging. Concerns were raised about the safety of customers and traffic flow. Additionally, <br />the proposed building's aesthetics were criticized for not meeting city ordinances. particularly <br />the extensive use of EIFS material, which is not considered high-quality and may deteriorate <br />over time. <br />The northbound access on Clague offers an alternative route, although merging may be <br />challenging during peak hours. Concerns were raised about traffic flow and clarity of options for <br />westbound traffic. Additionally. the building materials, specifically EIFS, exceeded the <br />allowable percentage according to city ordinances. The applicant acknowledged the oversight <br />and committed to evaluating and potentially replacing some EIFS with higher -quality materials. <br />Concerns were raised about the lack of buffering for five apartments facing Lorain Road and <br />potential impacts on a nearby sewer easement. It was suggested to have it inspected before and <br />after construction and the need for buffering was emphasized. preferably with a solid fence. It <br />