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February 26, 2008 4 Ayes -0 Nays, Motion Carried 3. Jeff Wrede of Momentum Design Group Inc. requests a Zoning Code Amendment (ZA2008-001) facilitating construction of a drive - du u at the south end of the existing building located at 2051 Silver Lake Road. Report No. 08-073. Ordinance No. 756. City Planner, Janice Gundlach explained the property currently is occupied by Hollywood Video. The applicant has requested an amendment to the zoning code related to parking requirements in addition to requesting an amendment to allow for construction of drive-thru at the south end of the building. Hollywood Video has filed for bankruptcy and its fixture is not known at this time. The applicant is hoping to attract new tenants as a result of improvements made to the building. The proposed plans were displayed, showing a three tenant building, with a drkve- thru at the south end. The full access point on the south would be closed, with a new exit only access being constructed to the east. Councilmember Doffing expressed her concern with a restaurant being allowed in a residential area Additionally Councilmember Doffing was not in favor of the drive-thru traffic pattern. Ms. Gundlach explained the zoning code amendment would allow reduced setback for a parking lot, and does not allow for any ability to regulate a drtve-thru. Councilmember Bauman also expressed concern with the flow of the drive-thru traffic, as it relates to parting. Jeff Wrede representing Momentum Design Group, Inc. stated that a site plan has not yet been submitted to the City. Once the Special Use Permit is approved, ' a site plan will be submitted, and residents will be notified. Peak times of rro rcilrnosed drive-thru. Ms Gundlach explained the Special Use Permit would be applied for, neighbors within 350 feet would be notified, the Plarrrring Conur>ission would hold a Public Hearing and the item would be before the council the end of March probably. Jim Th, 2433 Mounds Ave reported his concern with traffic. It was suggested that Public Safety address this concern in the future. Mayor Larson clarified that tonight's action is only to approve the ordinance amendment. Motion by Counedinember Burg seconded by Mayor Larson to adopt the attached ordinance amending Section 11-020 (6) of the Zoning Code. 4 Ayes- 0 Nays, Motion Carried 4. Approval of a l8o-day extension of previous land use approvals per Resolution 07-0071 for Pratt Ordway Properties., 500 5th Ave NW. Report No. 08-074. Resolution No. 08-024. City Planner, Janice Gu ndlach explained this is a consideration of a 180 day extension. These items were approved in June 2007. This Special Use and Site Plan approval expire in the event a Building Permit is not obtained. A written request for an extension was received February 11, 2008 from the applicant Itis staff's recommendation to approve the 180 day extension until June 25, 2008. 3. Jeff Wrede of Momentum Design Grow Inc. requests a Zoning Code Amendment (242008-001) facilitating construction of a drive-th at the south end of the existing building boated e 2051 silver Lake Road. Report No. 08-073. Ordinance No. 756. 4. Approval of a 180 -day extension of previous lane use approvals per Resolution 07-0071 for Pratt Ordway Properties., 500 5m Ave NW. Report. No. 08-074. Resolution No. 08-024.