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{ ,z Zoning Text Changes 2 July 2, 2001 proposed zoning, fast-food restaurants under a certain size are to become "permitted uses," as small fast-food restaurants are often similar in character to small "restaurants," with limited negative impacts and potentially positive roles in a varied retail context. To reduce any potential negative impacts of such "small" fast-food restaurants, the Council directed staff to re-examine the maximum size for which a fast-food restaurant should be deemed to be "small scale." A cut off of a maximum 1,500 sq. ft. total size, and a maximum 750 sq. ft. dining area, is now proposed. (The previous proposed cut-off was 2,500 square feet.) A chart comparing the sizes of existing fast food restaurants is provided as Attachment B. It should also be noted that the City's ability to control litter from both small and large fast-food restaurants is provided in Section 4-1630.C, and is unchanged from current regulations ("Litter Control. Identifiable containers and napkins shall be used for all carryout food, and all litter resulting shall be promptly removed. A use permit may require the operator to retain a contract litter cleanup service or to take other litter cleanup measures if the Zoning Enforcement Official determines that a litter problem exists. "). On June 25, the Joint Project Area Redevelopment Advisory Committee (RAC) discussed the proposed Zoning Code amendments. The RAC recommended that small fast-food restaurants located within 500 feet of a residential zoning district should require Administrative Review rather than be an outright permitted use. They felt that such restaurants could still cause parking or other impacts on adjacent residential areas. If the City Council wishes to incorporate the RAC's recommendations into the proposed Zoning Code, the appropriate language is provided as Attachment I. • RESTAURANTS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. The Council also directed staff to re-examine the regulations governing restaurants located near residential areas, such as in the CN- Neighborhood Commercial District. Current zoning allows restaurants ( "Eating and Drinking Establishments") as a permitted use in the CN zoning. As a permitted use, restaurants are allowed to open without a review of the potential impacts on surrounding residents. Council Members felt that issues such as parking on neighborhood streets or hours of operation may have an undesirable impact on adjacent residential neighborhoods. Using a regulation similar to that being proposed to separate "large" and "small" fast food restaurants as outlined above, staff is proposing that any new or expanded restaurant in the CN District with over 1,500 sq., ft. total area, or over 750 sq. ft. dining area, should be subject to Administrative Review by the Zoning Enforcement Official. As part of the ZEO's review and approval of a proposed restaurant, conditions limiting use of residential streets and/or limits on hours of operation could be imposed. (Note that "Fast Food Restaurants are not permitted in the CN District) A chart comparing the sizes of existing restaurants in the CN District is provided as Attachment C. R1