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CUP Nos. 2020-24 and 2020-25 – Tacos Gavilan February 8, 2021 Page 4 3 2 6 Conditional Use Permit for Drive-Through Window Service The proposed drive-through is designed and intended to generate the least amount of impacts as possible. The drive-through lane meets the City’s stacking requirements and will allow for a minimum of eight cars to queue without disrupting Bristol Street, the site’s drive aisles, or on-site parking spaces. An analysis of the site access and site circulation determined that the proposed site plan provides adequate space for vehicles to maneuver through the project site and drive-through lane. In addition, vehicle queuing at the driveway to access both the parking area and the drive-through lane’s entrance is designed to minimize impacts to Bristol Street. The drive-through operation is also designed to generate minimal noise impacts as the speaker boards are located towards the car wash/commercial site to the south of the project site, and away from the residential uses to the west of the project site. Any potential noise generated from the idling of vehicles or the drive-through speakers is not anticipated to impact the closest residential uses as those residential uses are approximately 150 feet away to the west and are separated from the project site by an existing eight-foot tall block wall. Moreover, the drive-through lane is at the south end of the property, which produces minimal visual impact to Bristol Street as the new building will be the prominent view from the street. The site design proposes multiple 24-inch box trees and species, including Queen Palms, Crape Myrtle, Australian Willow, Southern Magnolia, and Desert Museum Palo Verde planted throughout the project site. Trumpet Ivy and Boston Ivy will be planted along perimeter walls to minimize graffiti and enhance the aesthetics of the site. Conditions of approval are proposed to ensure vines are planted along all perimeter walls, that any blank or missing wall segments be constructed and improved, and that a berm be constructed where feasible to screen the drive-through lane from view along Bristol Street. Pursuant to Section 41-365.5 (e) and 41-377.5 (a) of the SAMC, eating establishments with drive-through service require approval of a CUP. The applicant’s request for a CUP to allow drive-through service will provide an added amenity to the property, for the employees who work in the vicinity and for the residents who live in the general area. In addition, the proposed restaurant will generate new and permanent employment opportunities and support the economic growth and stability of the City, activate the street corner, and generate property and sales tax revenue. These impacts are further outlined in the Economic Development Benefits section of this report. Approval of this application would be consistent with the goals of the General Plan, specifically Goals 1 and 2 of the Land Use Element which promotes a balance of land uses to address basic community needs and encourages the location of commercial activities at arterial roadway intersections in commercial districts. In addition, drive-