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3 5 7 AGENDA (continued) ACTION TAKEN (continued) SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND PUBLIC HEARINGS SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. (continued) places provided and whether or not there is need for all of them; the planned traffic flow of customers' cars; the possible development of a loitering problem and the willingess of the appellant to provide security guard if a police problem arises; the size of the build- ing; the hours of business anticipated; whether alternatives exist with regard to placement of the restaurant and the driving loop; the fact.that Southern Pacific will not permit construction on the rear 19 feet of the property; and the ability of the appellant to meet the conditions imposed by the Zoning Administrator. In response to questions, Planning Director Schroeter described his objections to the proposed plan unless certain conditions re- lating to improved traffic circulation and appearance are met, stating that in view of previously expressed Council comment objecting to the large number of fast-food operations in the City, one of the conditions imposed was that Council should make a policy judgment as to whether there were to be any more such restaurants allowed. Director of Public Works Addiego advised that he and the Traffic Engineer had reviewed the plans and questioned whether the planned turn- ing radius for access is adequate in view of 1. "■ its location at a busy corner. Mr. Addiego also noted the importance of locating the order voice-box well on to the property so that traffic will not back up on El Camino Real. In further response to questions regarding access, Mr. Schroeter advised that there is an electrolier in the middle of the driveway on which the appellant has shown both ingress and egress and for which ingress only is suggested. He also replied that the large trees visible in the back of the property do not belong to the appellant. Mr. Hiller stated that his traffic consultants do not concur with Mr. Schroeter with regard to traffic problems which may occur, and advised that his company is willing to pay for moving the light standard, recognizing that street lighting patterns may be affected. He stated that the Pacific Telephone Company has assured him that the utility box presents no problems. In response to question, Mr. Hiller said that it was suggested by the City's tree expert that it may not be possible to save the palm tree on the property. Mayor Biagi invited anyone else present who wished to speak to do so. No one wished to speak. Reg.Mtg. 9/22/80 r., Page 2 tiro f r