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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2002 Page 2 of 6 although he has not researched other establishments. Mr. Zamora stated that the parking requirement has been in effect for at least ten years. Commissioner Oliva questioned whether the re - striping, curbs and gutters would help the flow of traffic. Mr. Zamora stated that it would not. He indicated that the re -striping would attempt to make it safer to transition from Iowa onto the property. Commissioner Oliva questioned what type of business could locate on this property without the difficulties that this proposed project is facing. Mr. Martinez stated that it would depend on the type of business but that traffic issues would be present for any type of business but that, hopefully, they would be able to provide the required parking. Commissioner Prieto stated if Iowa Avenue was widened it would cause more traffic to use it. At 7:05 p.m., Vice -Chairperson Perez called a five-minute recess to allow the Commission to review the revised site plan. The Commission returned at 7:10 p.m. Public Hearing Opened Wade Goding, 100 North Barranca Avenue, West Covina, CA Mr. Goding introduced Joel Falter, who conducted the traffic study. Mr. Goding discussed the plans for re -striping Iowa Avenue. He stated that the City of Colton does have stringent parking requirements compared to most cities. He indicated that they are proposing 27 parking stalls and that the restaurant will have 68 seats but that of those 68 seats there will only be 22 clusters (tables). Mr. Goding stated that 65% of their business is handled through the drive-thru. Joel Falter, 1055 Corporate Center Drive, Monterey Park, CA Commissioner Oliva questioned whether the proposed striping plan is in compliance with what the City Engineer has requested. Mr. Falter stated that he met with the City Engineer in January with four proposed plans and that this was the plan agreed upon. Commissioner Vilches questioned how many vehicles could be in the left-hand turn lane at one time. Mr. Falter stated that it could hold three vehicles. Mark Golison, 5500 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA Mr. Golison stated that the semi -trucks do cause traffic problems as they tum into the vacant lot and that that would be alleviated. He indicated that they would be widening the street in front of the proposed project but that the only way to eliminate the problems would be if the entire street were improved. He discussed the parking requirements of the city in comparison with other cities. Mr. Golison stated that the proposed project would clean up a current eyesore and be of benefit to the city. Philip Kassel, 3922 San Gabriel Street. San Bernardino, CA Mr. Kassel stated that he is the owner of the property. He indicated that he has been waiting a long time for a project to come along that would help the area. He stated that he believed this to be a win- win situation. He discussed the benefits the project would provide. He indicated that he believed the requested parking would be sufficient. Public Hearing Closed Commissioner Oliva indicated that she believes the project would improve the area and stated that she believes the proposed projects peak traffic would not be during rush hour. She indicated that there are other fast food restaurants that do not meet the parking criteria as this applicant is being requested to do and stated that she was pleased that this applicant was not requesting a reduction in the landscaping.