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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of July 25, 2016 —Regular Meeting Page 11 of 17 A. Development of Community Impact Site Plan — Culvers Restaurant Located at Cambridge Oaks Shopping Center (SPR 16-10) Staff Presentation: Interim Community Development Director Randy Woodruff presented an overview, stating that this item was a request for consideration of a Development of Community Impact Site Plan to develop a 4,000 square foot fast casual restaurant on the one acre outparcel of Cambridge Oaks Shopping Center located at the southwest corner of US Highway 17-92 and Plumosa Avenue. He advised that the subject property currently has a Major Thoroughfare Mixed Use (MTMU) land use designation and a zoning designation of CG (Commercial) and that the property also was within the City's Community Redevelopment District. Mr. Woodruff explained that the proposed restaurant would have outdoor seating and associated parking and landscaping that would meet City regulations, and that the primary entrance would be off US Highway 17-92 with additional accessibility from both Plumosa and Concord Avenues. Mr. Woodruff further explained that the applicant had provided building elevations which were consistent with the City's redevelopment district standards. He then utilized a PowerPoint presentation with renderings of the project to explain the proposed proj ect in more detail. He advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission had unanimously recommended approval of the proposed site plan (SPR 16-10) with the inclusion of three additional items which were included in the agenda packet. In response to a question from Commissioner Hufford, Mr. Woodruff advised he did not have information about the original purpose behind the no left turn sign from US Highway 17-92 onto Plumosa Avenue, but felt it was probably to somewhat limit traffic onto the residential street. In response to another question from Commissioner Hufford, Mr. Woodruff advised that shrubs and trees were required landscaping on the site plan which would act as a buffer between the site and the residential areas across Plumosa Avenue. He advised that staff had worked with the applicant and the applicant was very open to requests for additional landscaping on the north boundary given the proximity to residences. He added that a noise study had even been asked for in reference to the location of the speaker box, including decibel levels, to ensure there was no negative impact on the neighbors to the north, which was above and beyond what was actually required. Commissioner Hufford stated she felt the City needed to be aggressive in shielding the adjacent neighborhoods from all the activity which would be occurring at the proposed establishment. In response to a question from Commissioner Meadows, Mr. Woodruff advised that as a result of the traffic study that was done, expectations were that there would be four vehicles in and four vehicles out onto Plumosa Avenue during peak business hours. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Acting Community Development Director recommended approval for SPR 16-10, A Development of Community Impact site plan for the Culvers restaurant. This recommendation is based on the revised site plan dated June 28, 2016, the findings of fact and conclusions of the information provided in the Planning and Zoning Commission staff report dated July 13, 2016 and subject to the outstanding conditions of approval provided by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Audience Participation: The following individuals came forward to address the Development of Community