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For Lot 3 (the Drywall Supply property), only 10 parking spaces are provided for the two buildings. There is a total of 44,490 square feet of building area shown on the plan, not including the future 20,000 square feet. If the existing buildings are to be warehousing only, the parking demand required by the zoning ordinance would be 62 spaces. The site plan should be revised to indicate the provision of at least 62 parking spaces to comply with this code requirement. Site Improvements. The plan is not specific with regard to site improvements to support the redevelopment and /or reuse of the property. The zoning ordinance requires that all parking and circulation areas are paved with concrete or bituminous material, and surrounded by a continuous concrete curb, with the exception of approved curb cut locations. Because some of the site development is intended to be "future ", planning staff would recommend that the following areas be improved at this time, with an expectation that other parking lots and driveways be improved prior to occupancy. Driveway along the east property line. This driveway should be paved and curbed the full length of its entrance into the site (at least to a point at which it meets Lot 3). Because the southeast portion of the property is a "future building" site, the City may choose to waive paving and /or curbing requirements in this area. However, if such a waiver is granted, the applicant will not be able to obtain permission to construct an additional building until a PUD permit is issued requiring completion of the paving and curbing in this area. Driveway through the center of the site. This driveway should be pave and curbed the full length of its entrance into the site. In addition, the parking and circulation area serving the northern building on Lot 3 should be paved and curbed, and a paved connection made to the central driveway. Additional parking area required according to this report will also require paving and curbing, as will any driveway connection to the additional parking areas. For Lot 2, the entire site should requires paving and curbing, prior to occupancy of the building. The City should comment as to any paving requirements for the truck circulation areas around the buildings on Lot 3. Landscaping. A landscaping plan has been submitted showing the landscaping of portions of the PUD. A clustered row of trees is shown along Country Drive north of the future building (Building 1). A row of Pfitzer Junipers is shown separating the south end of Lot 1 from the east half of Lot 3. These are large shrubs, but are not typically adequate to create a full screen. The City has indicated that any outdoor storage areas on the site must be fully screened from views to the north. Planning staff would recommend supplementing this row of Junipers with a row of Pine or Spruce to intensify the screening effect of this planting area.