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· Review Letter: Sunfish Express Expansion June 30, 2005 Page 3 of 4 the building and merge into the site exit lane onto Suni]ih Lake Blvd., being cautious of incoming traffic turning south to access the convenience store, gas pumps or interior seating for Taco Johns. The existing pavement width between the e:cisting vacuum island and the terrace along Sunfish Lake Boulevard would be reduced fi.om its current 50 foot width to a 30 foot width. This is a major access point which accommodates many of the traffic movements described above. The proposed car wash would also significantly impact the sight distance for the ingress and egress traffic movements from Sunfish Lake Boulevard to the mall. At the present time traffic can be seen through the. vacuum island. This will not be possible with the construction of the oil change building at this same location. The relocation of the vacuum island to the north side of the Sunfish Lake Blvd. access is also a concern. The site access fi.om Sunfish Lake Blvd. has been observed to be a V~ry busy one. It is staff's opinion that the relocation of the vacuum island will add to the congestion and create a traffic flow problem with vehicles trying to puli' into and back out of the vacuum island in the midst of incoming and exiting site traffic. Off-Street Parking - Spaces Requiredi City Code requires a total of 48 parking spaces with the additional use. The site plan identifies 50 parking spaces for services, which 50 spaces - includes 3-vehicle stacking area for the oil change and the 2-bay interior of the oil change section of the building. Lighting: All exterior commercial lighting must meet City standards, which require "cut-off' type fixtures. Shop drawings of ali proposed exter/or lighting should be submitted for review an approval. REU Number: The Residential Equivalent Unit (REU) will determine the amount this development will pay to the City's storm water utilities. This number is based upon the amount of impervious area of the site and may be adjusted accordingly if the expansion is approved. Inspection Fee: The City has established an inspection fee to cover the costs incurred by the City related to the installation of required improvements. If the site plan is approved, the developer will be required to make a cash deposit into the appropriate escrow account at the City and the City shall have the authority to draw upon these funds for the purpose of compensating for inspection services. The amount of the deposit shall be equal to five percent (5%) of the estimated cost of the Required Improvements. Upon completion of the Improvements to the satisfaction of the City, any surplus balance remaining in the City's escrow~ account shall be refunded to the developer. -187-