Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/08/2005

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Chairperson Nixt stated it would be at most two cars every 15 minutes. He indicated when he has his oil changed he is guided out at least part way, and that could be made a condition. He stated he does not feel traffic from the oil change bays or changing the location of the vacuum- islands creates enough impact to deny the applicant's request. Commissioner Johnson stated he has been persuaded by Chairperson Nixt and Commissioner Brauer's comments, noting neither of' them are known for softness in addressing traffic issues. Motion. by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed site plan dated March 22, 2005 for an expansion of the Sunfish Express facility at 6401 Highway #10 NW, conditioned on verifying with the City Engineer that installation of urban services under the vacuum island is acceptable to the City, and that the vacuum islands meet the required setbacks. Commissioner Brauer asked if the applicant installs sewer lines now, if' that will cause problems for the City later. Assistant Community Development Director Frolik indicated she would have to defer to the City Engineer, but believes the motion covers those concerns. Commissioner Van Scoy asked how many cars would stack going into the bays. Assistant Community Development Director Frolik stated 'the plan shows space for three vehicles. Commissioner Van Scoy asked if they could require striping. He stated the traffic there is chaotic, and maybe stripping would help. Assistant Community Development Director Frolik stated she is not sure striping would help, because it depends on what service you are trying to get to. Commissioner Van Scoy asked what the large, circular area represents. Chairperson Nixt stated it is a sidewalk area. He indicated there is minimal reconfiguration of the sidewalk that is already there. He stated that is why he does not think there will be an impact to traffic because they are not substantially changing the current layout. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Johnson, Brauer, Levine, and Shepherd. Voting No: Commissioner Van Scoy. Absent: Commissioner Watson. Commissioner Brauer stated he thinks they need to look at strip malls like this and how the Planning Commission can regulate traffic. He indicated as new ones are built they need to really look at it, but also when they are looking at retro-fit situations like this they will see problems. PlO Planning Commission/July 7, 2005 Page 10 of 16