2000-24 REZONING PROPERTY - 1836, 1844, 1852 AND 1880 EAST NORTH STREET

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Excerpts from Apri16, 2000 City Plan Commission Minutes Cal. No. 00-26 Petition of McDONALD'S CORPORATION, 1835 East Eldorado Street, to rezone the premises located at 1836, 1844, 1852 and 1880 East North Street from Two Family Residence District to B-2 Commercial District. Mr. Richard Heavner, Attorney, was present and spoke for the petition representing McDonald's Corporation. Mr. Mike Sharp, Franchise Owner, was also present. Mr. Heavner stated that the petition includes five lots on Eldorado and four lots on North Street. McDonald's sets on the lots facing Eldorado. Petitioner is request a rezoning for Lots 13 through 16. Mr. Heavner stated that the existing restaurant would be demolished and a new restaurant would be constructed which would be centered on the property. The existing building is 30 years old and in need of renovation. The drive up lane is relatively short and cars are parked on Eldorado waiting to access the property. Mr. Heavner stated that this is a safety issue for the city. Petitioner has worked with staff regarding the site plan. The proposed turn around will be in the alley way. Nine of the 161ots in the block are owned by McDonald's. Five lots are used by the House of Gyros and two are rental properties. Mr. Heavner stated that the required notices were sent for vacation of the alley and the requested rezoning. Mr. Heavner stated that he was aware that Mr. Allison was present. Mr. Allison owns a nearby rental property and has expressed concern regarding the turn around. Mr. Heavner stated that Mr. Sharp is willing to locate the garbage corral in another area to alleviate that concern. Traffic flow will be better and all utilities have been approved. There will only be one exit on Eldorado. There were objectors present: Ms. Tracy Dixon, 1845 East North, was present and spoke against the petition. Ms. Dixon stated that she live across the street from where the garbage dumpsters will be placed. She stated that there have been numerous accidents at the intersection of 19th street and North Street. The lights from the drive through would shine into her front door and the speaker would be located right across the street. Mr. Gary Allison, owner of the property next door to the restaurant, was present and spoke against the petition. He expressed concern regarding the location of the garbage dumpster, the traffic on Eldorado and the pro�mity of the cars in the drive through to his property. Mr. Allison stated that the cars and gas fumes would be 28 feet from his property with the new design; at the present time the distance is 135 feet. Ms. Dixon stated that the parking across the street now faces the other direction. If the traffic is turned around the lights and noise will be facing her home. Mr. Allison stated that the parked cars will only be fifteen feet from the bedroom window of his property. The location of the garbage dumpster was of great concern as well as a garbage truck that would be in the area as early as 5:00 A.M. Mr. Allison stated that the alley vacation is an