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rMAY 19 197 BOOK 68 F GE Jbi "...developments shall not be approved which lower the Level of Service (LOS) on major thoroughfares and/or intersections below LOS C on an average annual basis, or below LOS D during either peak hour or peak season conditions." This ordinance requirement prohibits the facility from locating at the subject site as long as this intersection remains at an inadequate level of service. Currently this intersection is slated for intersection improvements in the 1995-2000 stage of the Long -Range Major Street and Highway Program. The applicant has two alter- natives which would bring the intersection up to an accept- able the level of service prior to occupancy. 1. The applicant could petition the County to reprioritize the timing of improvements to the intersection, making the intersection part of the 5 year (near-term) capital improvements program (CIP). In this case, the County would bear the cost of intersection improvements. However, this would not be the most expedient method of providing improvements, since it would take the County approximately two years to study, design and engineer, and construct the intersection improvements. 2. The most expedient method would be for the applicant to construct the improvements needed to bring the inter- section up to an acceptable LOS. Currently, more detailed study of the intersection would be needed to determine what improvements are needed to bring the level of service at the intersection up to an acceptable standard. Regardless of how improvements are provided, the use cannot be put into operation until improvements are made to the intersection. Approval of this plan with the condition (no C.O. until improvements are made to the intersection which raise the level of service to an acceptable standard) recommended by staff would provide a private incentive to improve the 8th Street/20th Avenue intersection. This incentive could expedite the improvements to this intersection (e.g. private engineering and design), benefitting the area and general public. If the applicant did not chose to expedite the process they would be effectively prohibited from operating this facility by this recommended condition. 6. Off -Street Parking Required: 6 spaces Provided: 6 spaces 7. Drainage Plan: The drainage plan has received approval from the Public Works Department. 8. Landscape Plan: The proposed landscape plan is in conformance with Ordinance 84-47. 9. Utilities: The site will utilize County water and an on-site septic system. The water connection has been approved by the Director of Utilities, and the septic system has been approved by the Environmental Health Department. 10. Surrounding Zoning & Land Uses: North: RS -6, Church East: RS -6, Residences West: RS -6, Vacant South: RS -6, Residence 44