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MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Mindi Hurley, Director of Community Development
Date: October 9, 2018
Reference: Consider approval of PD-285R-C, to attach a Detail Site Plan for a 1,168 sq. ft. drive-
through and walk up restaurant, with no indoor seating. on 1.21 acres of property located
at 180 W. Sandy Lake
2030: Business Prosperity
Executive Summary:
This request is to approve Detail Site Plan for a 1,168 sq. ft. Andy’s Frozen Custard with drive-through
and walk up service, with no indoor seating.
Introduction:
The Site Plan and Landscape Plan comply with requirements of the Zoning Ordinance in terms of use,
coverage, setbacks, queuing for drive-though and the provision of landscaping. However, the prototype
building design for this franchise does to not meet the exterior construction regulations or the sign
standards as prescribed in the Zoning Ordinance. Staff worked with the landowner and Andy’s
representatives over the past several months. This elevations and sign package represents a reasonable
compromise allowing for the retention of the corporate branding while insuring compatibility with the
abutting shopping center, and the community standards. The specific variances being recommended to
the incorporated as PD conditions are listed below.
Analysis:
On September 20, 2018, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended Approval of
PD-285R-C, Andy’s Frozen Custard, with the following conditions:
1. PD Conditions:
a. Allowing for glass exceeding 50% of the front façade of the building.
b. Allowing for the refacing of the existing monument sign which does not meet the
current setback requirements.
c. Allowing for a window sign.
d. Allowing for a fully shielded indirect facia lighting, if grey/silver in color.
e. Approval of a Landscape Plan which provides allows the deficiency in the perimeter
landscaping on the east and north property lines to be compensated along the west
property line.
2. Submission of additional specifications on the attached and monument signs in terms of
materials, lighting source, etc.
3. This property will need to be replatted to provide necessary easements.
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4. Additional comments will be generated at the time of Detail Engineering review and Building
permit review.
Legal Review:
This did not require city attorney review
Fiscal Impact:
None
Recommendation:
The Planning Department recommends approval.
Attachments:
1. Staff Report
2. Pictures of Exiting Andy’s Frozen Custard
3. Initial Elevations submitted
4. Location Exhibit
5. Site Plan
6. Landscape Plan/Tree Survey
7. Elevations