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Site Design The proposed development has been reviewed by the Ruby Hill HOA at two separate meetings, and by a group of Ruby Hill homeowners whose homes might be the closest ones to the subject site on many occasions. The original proposal was to convert the existing sales office to a restaurant the existing location. The proposal included the outdoor dining area which created concerns form the neighboring Ruby Hill residents. The concerns were related to noise, lighting, parking, and utility service infrastructure. In response to the residents' concerns, the applicant proposes to relocate the building from the current location, and to orient the building northeasterly so that the terrace dining area at the rear of the building would face the vineyards and the Palm Event Center to the west instead of facing the residential sites to the south. The proposed location is the furthest location possible from the existing residential uses so that all development would be contained with in the allocated 2.5-acre area meanwhile not to disturb the existing drainage channel. The intention for this site design is to use the existing vineyard to separate the commercial use from the residential use, and to use the existing vineyard to shield any light and glare from vehicles at night. The existing sales office location would be reserved for use as future home site. Building Design Restaurant Building: No significant changes are proposed to the exterior of the existing sales office building which will be relocated adjacent to Vineyard Avenue. This building is an existing two-story building with one terrace area on the front and one at the rear. The front terrace has steps and a ramp to lead to the restaurant. A valet zone is located near the front terrace, and a fountain is decorated with a formal knot garden. They together form a welcoming entry to the restaurant. The rear terrace would be enlarged on the sides to provide a comfortable seating area for up to 50 people. A courtyard area would be established, and this courtyard area would wrap around the rear terrace. A five-foot high old brick-and-stone wall would be constructed to at the southeast edge of the courtyard to separate the courtyard/terrace area from the existing vineyard. A full basement would also be constructed to provide for a wine cellar and storage area. The existing floor plan would be changed to accommodate a restaurant. The first floor would include a lounge, open dining, a piano area, kitchen, restrooms, and a banquet room. The second floor would be used primarily for dining and banquet use. The second floor has a small office area along with public restroom facility. Access to the second floor would be via two separate staircases, one for patrons and one for staff use. An elevator is also provided. PUD-93-02-09M/PCUP-182 Planning Commission Page - 7 -