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traffic occurring less than 20' to the south. This could potentially create confusion. This item is referenced as condition of approval. Lastly, the applicant is proposing the reconstruct the drive-thm on site. The proposed drive-thru would be a dual lane. A Special Use Permit is required for drive-thm facilities and staff has provided a full analysis in the Special Use Permit Analysis section of this report. In summary, all drive -dim standards of Chapter 11 are met. Landscaping With the City Forester retiring last year, staff will be working with a landscape consultant on Landscape Plan reviews. Tom Whitlock, Damon Farber Associates, prepared a memo (attached), dated March 9, 2010, outlining issues/recommendations. Staff has reviewed the memo and would recommend all comments are incorporated. It is important to note when considering these recommendations that the existing site has more landscaping today than is proposed with the rebuild. The recommendations made attempt to keep the same level of landscaping on site, which is why staff supports these recommendations. The Parks and Recreation staff have noted (see attached memo) that their Strategic Plan provides for a future trail and/or sidewalk connection on the east side of this section of Old Highway 8/Long Lake Road. While no timetable or funding is in place at this time, it may be advantageous to request that a trail/sidewalk easement be dedicated for future use. While on a County Road, the City would be responsible for obtaining necessary easements and paying the cost to construct the trail. The City cannot require dedication of an easement absent a subdivision request, however if the property owner is willing to dedicate the easement staff would recommend a 7' easement adjacent to the western, north/south lot line. A 7' easement would match the existing right-of-way widths to the north and south of this property. A condition of approval has been added requesting a 7' easement. Staff suspects that a future trail in this location would only benefit the restaurant with increased pedestrian traffic. Signs The applicant is proposing to retain both pylon signs at the SW and NE comers of the site. Staff has reviewed these signs and finds they meet the area and setback criteria of Zoning Code Section 9-080. Additionally, the proposed elevations depict wall signs on all four facades. This same Zoning Code Section indicates wall signs are only allowed on facades with street frontage. Thus, the applicant will be permitted wall signs on the west and east facades and not all the signs depicted on Sheets A2.0 and A2.1 will be permitted. Separate sign permits will be required from the Code Enforcement Officer in advance of erecting any wall signs. Performance Standards of Section 6-390 The only applicable standard of Section 6-390 is performance standard # 12 related to exterior materials. The standard requires the street side of the structure to consist of brick, stone, tilt -up slabs, architectural metal panels, decorative block or the equivalent. Additionally, the other sides of the structure shall not be raw block. The applicant is proposing a combination of brick, EIFS, and metal trimming. These materials are acceptable and comply with this standard. In conclusion, staff finds all site plan standards are met subject to conditions. 0