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Case File: SP 08- Page 3 Analysis Burger King play expansion 2008 Site Plan The applicant is proposing some improvements to the building. These improvements are consistent with the character established by the district; staff supports them generally as proposed, with some additional modification: In addition to the improvements proposed, staff has recommended some improvements to the site, particularly landscaping improvements. The original development was approved in 1984. Since then, there have been several updates to the City's site design ordinances, including landscaping requirements. Improvements such as those proposed are an opportunity for the City to require additional improvements to the site in scale with the request. Parktn~ The Zoning Ordinance, Section 30-903-8 (a) requires 1 space per 40 square feet of customer area, or 52 spaces. Included in this calculation are 8.25 spaces due to the restrooms size. The site, without curbed island, provides 52 spaces. Landscaping Staff has suggested the addition of two curbed, landscaped parking lot islands. These islands are included in the proposal. In addition to parking stalls, the Ordinance also requires, in Section 30-935 (a), the presence of landscaped islands within the parking lot, to facilitate traffic control (particularly noted at the entrance and the drive through) and break up the expanse of concrete. Staff believes this the addition of landscaping to be consistent with Council's goal of improved image. With the provision of the two parking lot islands, 4 spaces will be lost. Staff supports the loss of these spaces because the landscaping islands provide more benefit to the working of the site that the additional spaces. Landscaping Ordinance requires 1 tree per 40 feet of lot perimeter. If this was original development, the requirement would be 23 trees. During a recent site inspection, staff noted that there are 5 trees on the property. It is suggested that in addition to the 2 trees in the parking lot, 4 trees overstory shade trees be added to both east and north property line. Four trees have been proposed. With staffs recommendation, there would be 15 trees on the property. Along the foundation of the building are several landscaping areas. The applicant proposes to update these beds based on what's currently located there, and adding material from the list on page SP1. Staff supports these materials. Respectfully Submitted Jeremy Barnhart Planning Manager Action Motion by Second by Vote FOllow Up C:AUsers\dhuebner\Appt~ata\Local\D4icrosOft\\X/i~idows\1'empncary intenset Piles\OLK~S7E4\Burger Kind Staff report toPC (2).doc