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Memo to the Planning Commission/CU 7-4 <br /> February 25, 1997 <br /> Page 3 <br /> <br />As mentioned in the Holiday report, the connecting drive between Applebees <br />and Holiday across Lot 2, Block 1 will need to be completed at the same time <br />the Applebees and Holiday Station are constructed. This driveway will be <br />necessary to facilitate drainage of the parking areas, as well as providing <br />that immediate connection between the two initial sites to be developed. <br /> <br />Building Elevations <br /> <br />The proposed building elevations are identical to any Appplebees that has <br />been constructed around the metro area. The materials include primarily <br />face brick with a series of windows around the dining area. The windows are <br />also covered with a decorative awning with Applebee's color scheme of green, <br />sand and rust. Decorative lamps which are attached to the building will <br />surround the entire building. As mentioned earlier, the entire trash <br />enclosure and storage area will be completely enclosed with a brick material <br />matching the building. <br /> <br />On-Sale Liquor <br /> <br />As previously mentioned, Applebee's will have a bar area offering the sale of <br />liquor for on-site consumption. 0n-sale liquor is a conditional use as stated <br />in the zoning ordinance. However, liquor establishments are also required to <br />obtain a liquor license from the City Council. The City does not have any <br />"setback requirements" from other uses such as public facilities; therefore, <br />staff does not foresee a conflict with the sale of liquor at this location. <br /> <br />Si~nage <br /> <br />Applebees' sign package includes a wall sign on the front of the store facing <br />Freeport Avenue, as well as a wall sign on the south side facing the <br />northbound traffic on Freeport. Applebees' freestanding signage will be <br />placed along Freeport Avenue and will consist of a monument-style sign with <br />dimensional requirements (height - 10 ft., size - 100 sq. ft.) similar to the <br />standards in Elk Park Center. A detail of this sign is attached. <br /> <br />Recommendation <br /> <br />It is recommended the Planning Commission recommend approval of the <br />conditional use permit request by Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar to <br />construct a 4,759 sq. ft. Class I restaurant along with an on-sale liquor <br />estabhshment, with the following conditions: <br /> <br />s:\planning\pc\cu97-4.doc <br /> <br /> <br />