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median between two 32 foot driveways, which the applicant did not build. The present condition is a wide street access, approximately 100 feet in width. Maximum width for curb cuts, as established in the Zoning Ordinance, is 24 feet, with a minimum of 40 feet between curb cuts. The Zoning Ordinance also allows one curb cut allowed per 125 feet of frontage. CUP Amendment. The applicant has requested an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit to revise parking on the site. In the previously approved CUP, parking is provided in two areas- a seven stall area off of Ryan Lane and a four stall area off Spruce Street. The applicant wishes to revise this to provide four stalls in the current seven stall area, and seven stalls in the area designated for four stalls. The parking design proposed by the applicant does not meet city requirements. The Zoning Ordinance requires curbing and landscaping of parking areas, including a continuous curb barrier around the parking area no closer than five feet to any property line. Additionally, no parking may occur in the right -of -way or within 15 feet of the street surface. The applicant must meet city requirements for parking setbacks and curbing. The proposed parking is directly on the property line. Moreover, it appears that some of the parking will interfere with garage access and circulation for other parking. The applicant should revise the site plan to meet Zoning Code requirements, including setback, green space, and circulation. A minimum of 11 spaces must be provided, and may be located in approved and paved parking lots that conform to the city's Zoning Ordinance Requirements. ALTERNATE ACTIONS The applicant proposes to reconfigure parking in a manner that violates the Little Canada Zoning Ordinance. While the applicant may revise the CUP to allow alternate parking locations, the current request cannot be accommodated due to the non- conforming location proposed for stalls 6 and 7 on the applicant's site plan. For these reasons, the Planning Commission and City Council may deny the request to amend the CUP on the property. Alternatively, the parking layout offers flexibility to the business, and could be amended to provide parking areas that meet Zoning Ordinance requirements. For these reasons, the Planning Commission and City Council may approve the request, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall relocate stalls 6 and 7 on the plans submitted to the city, dated June 23, 2006 to conform to requirements of the Little Canada Zoning Ordinance. 2. Revised parking may not take place within 15 feet of the street surface, 5 feet of the property line, or within boulevard areas. 2