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Questions/Comments from the Plan Commission and responses from the applicant included: -Where will the walk-up ATM be located? Applicant: On the Delmar side of the building. -What about parking in the rear. How many spaces are there? Applicant: 20 spaces will be provided. -How many customers are anticipated? Applicant: The future tenant is projecting 230 customers per day. -Is the off-street parking adequate for the projected number of customers? Applicant: Yes. -Can you provide any additional information on the proposed signage? Applicant: The signage is shown on the elevation drawings provided. As shown, there will be signage on the Delmar side and the Kingsland side. -What about the size of the signage? Applicant: It is processed under a separate permit and will be in compliance with whatever the City regulations allow for. -What services will be provided? Similar to Commerce Bank down the street? Applicant: It will be a full service bank. Tenant is aware of Commerce Bank down the street and believes that competition will be a good thing. -Applicant: The exterior of the building is to remain the same except for the removal of the existing awnings. -Will there be additional lighting provided for the walk-up ATM? Applicant: Yes, additional lighting will be provided. Staff explained the reason a conditional use permit was required. All non-retail uses are required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit in the CC – Core Commercial District. Staff presented the staff report and requested that the application be approved with the following conditions: 1.All appropriate permits (building, mechanical, electric, plumbing) must be obtained prior to the start of any and all renovations. The applicant must adhere to all requirements of the Building Plans Examiner and/or Building Inspector. 2.A sign permit shall be required prior to the installation of any signage by the tenant in accordance with Article 8 of the Zoning Ordinance. 3.Any new lighting installed for the addition shall comply with Section 34-93.7 of the Zoning Code, shall be designed to be compatible with surrounding areas, and shall be shaded to direct light downward and away from abutting uses, adjoining properties and streets. 4.A detailed construction traffic control and parking plan should be submitted to the acting director of planning for approval. Said plan shall set forth details pertaining to worker and resident parking during all phases of the proposed construction. Said plan shall be finalized prior to the issuance of a building permit. Ms. Felton made a motion that the conditional use permit to operate a bank in the CC – Core Commercial District be approved with the conditions listed in the staff report. The motion was seconded by Ms. Carr. The motion passed. Mr. Byrne was present for the vote. Ms. Greening was not present for the vote. tm;E C;,©Ò©ä r t/zzazÒ·; vtthCCL/9zmWÒ; ¦©;;·t/zzazÒ·;