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Dare Conditional Use Permit Request Page 3 June 27, 1995 • Avenue could possibly consist of a six-foot wide sidewalk within King Avenue right- of-way. Locating the sidewalk within the right-of-way would not impact Mr. Dare's expansion plans; however, it should be incorporated with any design improvements. Site Plan Review In reviewing the conditional use permit request, staff has conducted a complete site plan review of the submitted plans for Dare's Funeral Home expansion. The following are a list of comments from staff regarding the proposed plans: Site Plan 1. The existing funeral home is located within the C 1 zoning district which has no building setbacks from the property line. However, the proposed addition would remain 7-1/2 feet off the property line adjacent to King Avenue and no further expansion towards Main Street is planned. Pedestrian Circulation 1. Provisions should be made in the proposed plans to allow for the improvements of a riverfront pathway along the rear portion of the property. Ideally, an easement for trail purposes should be granted by the property owner to the City to allow for the construction of this pathway and long-term use. This will need to be discussed further with the property owner upon determining the exact location of the pathway. 2. The plan should also take into consideration the possibility of a six-foot wide sidewalk within the right-of-way of King Avenue extending from Main Street to the river, connecting up with the riverfront pathway. Since the sidewalk may be necessary to facilitate the movement of pedestrians from Dare's rear parking area to the front entrance, a cost sharing in constructing the sidewalk may be appropriate. Trac Circulation 1. According to City ordinance, all the required parking has been provided on site, however, the architect has indicated that the City's ordinance is a little light, and during peak periods the business will more than likely demand additional parking. This parking will have to occur on-street or in one of the City's parking lots. 2. The parking area to the rear of the building will be slightly reconfigured and expanded from its existing condition. In the past this has been the appropriate time to have this parking area completed with curb and gutter as required in the • City ordinance. Not only will this enhance the appearance of the site, but will s:planning:pc:cu95-14