905 MADISON ST 2018-01-01 MF Import

STAFF ANALYSIS OF PLAZA TAVERN EXPANSION '- N�ISON Existing Conditions: Building: The existing Building was built 15 years ago and housed the Plaza Tavern and a 7-11.. The 7-11 Siore was turned into a restaurant and deli. Use: Flaza Tavern - 2320 sq. ft. Deli Res;aurant - 1520 sq. ft. Pa:king: Parking Required by Code - 38 spaces Existing Parking - 31 shared by both uses. Proposed Use: Building: The proposal is to expand the Plaza Tavern into the Deli Restaurant area. Use: Plaza Tavern - 3840 sq. ft. Public Use Area - 2400 sq. ft. Storage 6c Bar Area - 1440 sq. ft. Parking: Parking Required by Code - 38 Existing Parking - 31 Proposed Parking - 28 with landscaping Stafi Analysis: The building has been operated as a tavern and restaurant for a number of years with 31 spaces. The code requirement for parking is the same for restaurant and tavern as for the proposed expansion. The building is classified as a non- conforming building because it is shy six (6) Narking spaces. The use proposed is oi equal intensity as the existing uses as defined in the parking code section. Therefore, the expsnsion will be permitted without any increase in parking spaces. We are going to suggest that the owner make an effort to secure the right to use parking on adjacent parcels (especially in the evening hours) since we feel his activity could be quite sucessful. We cannot legally require additional parki�g, but our experience suggests that it may be in the owner's best interest to monitor the traffic and be sensitive to any parking problems which might develop and take appropriate steps to solve these. � �