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Community Development Director Frolik replied the TC-2 District was written for more auto- <br />oriented business and big box uses, which would be expected with drive-thrus. She explained <br />drive-thrus were omitted from the TC-2 zoning so they could be reviewed on a case-by-case <br />basis. <br /> <br />Councihnember Kurak stated the drive-thrus concern her. <br /> <br />Keith McDonald of Shingobee Builders stated the drive-thru was added after looking at some <br />of the criteria and wants from the City. A coffee shop was greatly desired, and all of the <br />national coffee shops want a drive-thru. This is really the only place left with any ability for a <br />drive-thru. He explained a fast food restaurant could not be located here, as it is not allowed in <br />this zoning. <br /> <br />Councihnember Elvig concurred with Councilmember Kurak. He noted when the task force <br />set tip a lot of this criteria they looked at the different structures and uses and it was determined <br />that some businesses would not move here unless they have a drive-thru. That is why they <br />came tip with the conditional use permit. <br /> <br />Mr. McDonald stressed that Caribou Coffee has expressed an interest in the site, but has not <br />signed on yet. The intention is for a coffee shop. <br /> <br />Councihnember Cook stated he agreeslthat this was set up so they did not get inundated with <br />drivc-thrus, but he agrees this is a big block area and this is controlled on an individual basis so <br />they can look at each situation. He does not have a problem with this situation, other than <br />hopefillly they cm~ work out a decent traffic flow if the size of the grocery store is increased. <br /> <br />Community Development Frolik asked for input from legal counsel on whether the conditional <br />use permit can be made specific to the user, with resubmittal required if there is a transfer in <br />tenants. <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich replied the conditional use permit runs with the land. If the conditions <br />are met the conditional use permit can be transferred. <br /> <br />Councihnember Elvig inquired if the permit can state the hourly volume of traffic. <br /> <br />.Icff Schrock of Shingobee Builders indicated according to a traffic study done in 1995, a <br />minimum of seven queuing stalls would be required for a fast food restaurant, while Caribou <br />Coffee would be required to have four queuing stalls. <br /> <br />The Council discussed limiting the queuing to four stalls. <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich advised a finding would be required as to why the queuing needs to be <br />limited to four stalls. <br /> <br />Councihnember Kurak stated her concern is the traffic. <br /> <br />City Council/December 14, 2004 <br /> Page 23 of 33 <br /> <br /> <br />