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PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposal includes the following: ~ Relocate the existing two-story, approximately 5,000-square-foot building toward Vineyard Avenue and to the east side of the seasonal drainage channel; ~ Change the use of the existing building from a sales office to a restaurant; ~ Create a basement area for use as a wine cellar/storage; ~ Construct a new driveway off Vineyard Avenue and a parking lot with 100 parking spaces exclusively for the restaurant use; ~ Remodel the building interior and operate a restaurant that serves dinner and holds private functions during non-dinner hours; ~ Allow consumption of alcoholic beverages at the restaurant after 10:00 p.m.; ~ Reserve the existing sales office location for the construction of a future residence; and, ~ Review the proposed design guidelines for the future home. When relocated, the building would be situated approximately 180 feet from Vineyard Avenue. It would be oriented northeasterly with the entryway directly facing the new driveway on Vineyard Avenue. A roundabout would be constructed in the front of the building to be used as a drop-off site for valet parking. The roundabout area will feature a fountain and decorative landscaping. The exterior of the building would remain as it currently is. The existing terrace area at the back of the building would be used primarily as the outdoor dining area when weather permits. This outdoor dining area would face southwest toward the vineyard, away from the existing residential properties at Ruby Hill. In addition to the terrace, the applicant proposes a courtyard located to the immediate south of the building. The proposed courtyard would be used exclusively during private functions; it would not be used as restaurant seating area. The proposed restaurant would be open daily as follows: ^ Sunday -Thursday: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ^ Friday/Saturday, and the day before a federal holiday: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The applicant also proposes to host private functions at the restaurant. These functions may include weddings, corporate events, etc. In order to offset any scheduling conflict and any potential impacts to the restaurant patrons, Ruby Hill residents, and the public in general, private functions may take place only during non-dining hours, i.e. between the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The dining area within the restaurant would be provided on both the ground and the upper floors. An elevator would be installed to provide access to those in need. At full capacity, the restaurant could accommodate 230 people, with 180 seats within the restaurant and 50 seats in the terrace area. A parking lot is proposed to the east of the site entrance. It would have a total of 100 parking spaces for restaurant staff and patrons. Page 4 of 11