Business Retention and Development Committee Agenda and Packet 2013 07 01

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Business Retention & Development Committee Meeting Minutes May 6, 2013 Page 2 of 3 Chris voiced that the Downtown Business Authority is in support of the restaurants and the restaurants will not support the food truck initiative. There was discussion on various places where food trucks want to be and types of food trucks including ice cream trucks. Troy said that the 5 criteria are: 1. That the proposed use/development is consistent in all respects with the spirit and intent of the comprehensive plan and of this chapter, and that it would not be contrary to the general welfare and economic prosperity of the city or the immediate neighborhood; 2. That such use/development will lend economic stability, compatible with the character of any surrounding established areas; 3. That the use/development is adequate for the internal efficiency of the proposal, considering the functions of residents, recreation, public access, safety and such factors including storm drainage facilities, sewage and water facilities, grades, dust control and such other factors directly related to public health and convenience; 4. That external effects of the proposal are controlled, considering compatibility of land use; movement or congestion of traffic; services, including arrangement of signs and lighting devices as to prevent the occurrence of nuisances; landscaping and other similar features to prevent the littering or accumulation of trash, together with other factors deemed to affect public health, welfare, safety and convenience; 5. That an adequate amount and proper location of pedestrian walks, malls and landscaped spaces to prevent pedestrian use of vehicular ways and parking spaces and to separate pedestrian walks, malls and public transportation loading places from general vehicular circulation facilities. Jacque said that restaurants support the community by sponsoring coupon books, local school teams. He feels that good trucks bring nothing to the community and can take 15 – 20% of restaurant business on a given day. Michael stated that food trucks are predatory. He feels CTC area is underserved and that area can benefit from food trucks. Rhonda feels that food trucks are not bringing new business but that they are taking current business. She said the 7 Wednesday nights that have already been permitted will be a good test of what the impact will be on restaurants. Troy said the following need to be considered:  What is the definition of use?  Clarity on spatial relationships  What is the duration of operations? Planning has current and long range obligations and the long range obligation is to create a place where people want to come.