Planned Development:
- Site Plan:
The applicant proposes three (3) buildings for restaurant use, restaurant with drive-through and retail use.
The restaurant with drive-through use is proposed in Building 3, closest to Naaman Forest Boulevard.
Building 1 Area: 16,400 square feet
Building 2 Area: 4,321 square feet
Building 3 Area: 6,405 square feet
- Building Setbacks:
Planned Development (PD) District 12-56 requires a sixty (60)-foot building setback along Naaman Forest Boulevard.
Building 3 is approximately thirty-three (33) feet from the property line along Naaman Forest Boulevard.
It should be noted that the GDC requires a side setback of twenty (20) feet when adjacent to a street.
Per the applicant’s narrative, “The current setback requirement significantly limits the usable space available for development and hampers the property's ability to reach its full potential.”
- Screening and Landscaping:
Planned Development (PD) requires a thirty (30)-foot wide landscape buffer along Naaman Forest Boulevard. The applicant is proposing a fifteen (15)-foot wide landscape buffer along Naaman Forest Boulevard. It should be noted the GDC requires a fifteen (15)-foot wide landscape buffer along a Type D or larger thoroughfare which includes Naaman Forest Boulevard.
Per the applicant’s narrative, “The request is being made in order to increase the building area, provide additional parking spaces, and enhance the commercial use value of the property, thereby contributing to the economic growth and development of the city.”
The eastern property line requires perimeter screening as it is abutting the Agricultural (AG) District, which is considered a residential district. The landscape plan (Exhibit D) reflects a six (6)-foot tall brick wall with vegetation along the eastern perimeter.
The site complies with all other applicable landscaping and screening standards per the GDC and Planned Development (PD) District 12-56.
- Parking and Loading:
The site plan (Exhibit C) provides 128 total parking spaces. In order to provide a more functional open space for pedestrians and customers, five parking spots were removed from the previous 133 provided/required parking spaces following the Plan Commission meeting.
- Traffic Impact Analysis:
A Traffic Impact Analysis was submitted to the Transportation Department and there were no resulting concerns with the development.
- Specific Use Provision:
The applicant proposes a time period of twenty-five (25) years for the Restaurant, Drive-Through Use. The SUP time period guide recommends between twenty (20) to twenty-five (25) years.
- Planned Development Flexibilities:
Planned Development (PD) District 12-56 requires a sixty (60)-foot building setback and a thirty (30)-foot wide landscape buffer, whereas the GDC requires a twenty (20)-foot side setback when adjacent to the street and a fifteen (15)-foot wide landscape buffer along Naaman Forest Boulevard.
The applicant proposes a unique architectural design that will be more visible from the street view and enhance the surrounding area.
Additionally, at the recommendation of staff to add seating/gathering space, the landscape plan (Exhibit D) reflects it accordingly. This open space is connected to the sidewalk and other open space between the buildings to create a larger interconnected pedestrian area. Benches are also proposed next to each building.
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