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maintenance strips under bumper overhangs, and group the crabapple trees near the NW, NE and SW corners of the site instead along the north & south edges of the property. Lastly, Parks & Recreation has identified a future trail on the east side of Old Highway 8 / Long Lake Road, while not required, a 7' trail/sidewalk easement would be recommended for dedication. City Planner Gundlach reported that while currently there are no plans for a sidewalk or trail, now would be a good time to obtain the easement if the landowner is willing, and any future trail or sidewalk development would be a benefit to the applicant. City Planner Gundlach reported both the Public Safety review, and the Engineering review requested a forced right turn only exit to northbound Long Lake Rd. City Planner Gundlach reported the Special Use Permit is required primarily for the drive-thru, 8 notices were mailed to neighboring properties, no inquires were received. Staff recommends approval of the Site Plan and Special Use Permit subject to the following conditions: 1. Incorporation of the recommendations made by the City's landscape consultant, noted in his memo dated 3/9/2010. The revised plan shall be submitted to the City Planner for review in conjunction with the building permit submittal. 2. Incorporation of all recommendations made in the Interoffice Memos from the City Engineer, Public Safety and Parks & Recreation staff, which includes the following: a. The right -out only curb cut is reconfigured to prevent left turns. b. If the landowner is willing, a 7' trail/sidewalk easement adjacent to the western, north/south property boundary should be dedicated. c. A crosswalk is painted across the drive -aisle from the entrance at the northwest corner of the restaurant to the parking located along the northern property boundary. 3. Drive-thru hours may begin at 5 AM. 4. Not all wall signs depicted on Sheets A2.0 and A2.1 will be permitted but rather wall signs shall comply with Zoning Code Section 9-080. Separate sign permits must be obtained from the Code Enforcement Officer in advance of erecting any signs. Commissioner McPherson questioned if U-turns are permitted on northbound Old Highway 8, City Planner Gundlach stated she believes that is permissible. A southbound exit option is available at the southern entrance. Commissioner Schiferl suggested a stop sign be placed at Long Lake Rd and Old Highway 8, and requested City Planner look into that option. Councilmember Phillips questioned if the City required construction of a sidewalk with a new development. City Planner Gundlach agreed to look into this, but doesn't think the current zoning code addresses this. Commissioner Zisla stated if there were currently plans for a sidewalk, then it could be required. The applicants. Erik Kellogg, with Landform and Vicki Stadther, with McDonald's were in attendance. Commissioner Schiferl questioned the drive lane around the north and west end of the building, the applicants replied that area is one way (one lane) traffic. The applicants addressed the crosswalk requirement, and stated that area is primarily used for employee parking, or drive thru wait areas. Commissioner Schiferl questioned the safety of the crosswalk at other locations. Ms. Stadther replied this will likely be a safer situation then currently. The applicant requested the requirement of the crosswalk painting be removed, and a "Watch for Pedestrian Sign" be installed. Commissioner Schiferl addressed the landscaping plan. Ms. Stadther reported an irrigation system would be installed. Mr. Kellogg reported that as the City does not have a landscape ordinance, a basic landscape plan was submitted. City Planner Gundlach clarified the Zoning Code does require that a landscape plan be submitted, but that the code is not specific as to what should be included in the plan.