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George Beuttell, 5000 16'h Street, stated that this type of bank is very similar to a doctor's office for need. If you go to a small bank, you go for need. Branch banks are for the convenience of the citizens/customers, and may limit extra traffic going to another location. It was determined that no one else wished to be heard and the Chairman closed the public hearing. In response to Commissioner Adams' inquiry, Community Development Director Robert M. Keating chronicled the zoning history of the site. Commissioner Adams also asked if the Board had done anything with the "big/small" with respect to grocery stores, and Chairman Eggert recalled that they had not. Director Keating explained that there is a "big/small" differentiation in the CL zoning for department stores. Commissioner Ginn called attention to the fact that a real estate office would be allowed and that Michael Thorpe's office (on AIA), which has caused many complaints because of the high-intensity use, is a conditional use. Director Boling pointed out the differences between the PRO district and the City's PIO. He suggested that what had to be dealt with in this matter is that there can be mismanagement of any type of use. Discussion ensued as to the intent of the current application. Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Ginn, and Commissioner Macht thought that this should go back through the process, before Planning & Zoning, with Mr. Dean's presentation. Commissioner Macht asked if staff found any points objectionable in Mr. Dean's presentation. Director Boling thought there needed to be some clarifications, such as point 2, that the square footage shall not exceed 3,000 square feet, and that 3,000 square feet shall be one building and shall be the only building on that one acre, that there would be no additional office uses. Chairman Eggert understood that the drive -in -bays were not considered a separate building area. Commissioner Adams understood that on a 3 -acre parcel a 9,000 square foot building would be allowed. Director Boling suggested that they could limit it to 3,000 square feet for a bank use and they would have to find a way to have open area around the building. Commissioner Adams felt that the trip generation was a key element because it was one of the things that throws commercial designation and the associated activity into objectionable form when it interferes with residential and lower uses. Perhaps we could get it down to something within reason, compared to other uses in those areas that we allow now, and restrict the square footage or something else, such as the height of the building. Chairman Eggert stated she had a hard time with broad -brushing everything. But she felt that it was true that there are properties in logical spaces that can take the smaller form of the J June 10, 1997 M r M