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identified for potential removal. This area is largely unpaved with the exception of an upper loading area. The landscape plan includes landscaping and fencing treatments on this site, but it is otherwise unchanged. Parking. The applicant provides a parking breakdown based on office calculations by floor area, and shop calculations by number of employees. The overall proposed parking supply is based on a general employee count, with a limited amount for visitors. The zoning ordinance would typically require one parking space per 200 square feet of net office floor area, one space per each 350 square feet of shop area, and one space per each 1,000 square feet of warehouse or storage. This would yield an expected parking demand of approximately 150 spaces. The applicant has proposed an initial construction 93 spaces, and identified an area for future parking or 28 parking stalls. The future stalls could be provided under a "proof of parking" arrangement by development contract, where the City can require the construction of additional stalls if necessary. However, the supply should be increased show a potential total of 57 proof of parking spaces, rather than the 28 shown. All parking areas should be curbed. The City may make some allowance for future expansion areas, but drainage may be a concern - this should be reviewed by the City Engineer. As noted above, the Rice Street site is not provided with any paving or other improvements. This raises a concern for vehicles that would drive between sites, and organizing the parking in this area. A site plan delineating parking areas and improvements should be developed, including a paved driveway connecting the two office areas. Because of the cross traffic, control of dust and drainage would be best facilitated by a paved driveway surface and improving parking areas. Landscaping. The landscaping plan shows all improvements, including parking areas, to be set back at least 50 feet from the waterworks pond. The plan relies on natural vegetation to screen the office building from the north, with additional trees, shrubs, and perennial beds around the office building and the pond in the southeast corner of the site. Natural vegetation is augmented by a planting of spruce trees, beginning at the west edge of the shop building and continuing along the existing tree line to the north and west. The applicant also proposes to enclose the storage area with a fence, which includes slats along the pond. Planning staff would encourage consideration of a black - finished chain link fence without the slats, relying on the existing and new trees to provide screening. This same landscaping plan is extended onto the Rice Street site, along the pond and to the boundary with the office building on the north. The Spruce Street site includes a pathway along the pond, between the pond and the fence line, which is not shown on the Rice Street site. This pathway should be continuous through the site, the fence and planting line should be moved to the 50 foot setback line from the pond on the Rice Street site as well. Building Materials. The office building is shown to be primarily brick, with windows and other ornamental features. The shop building appears to be tip -up concrete panels. Both PAGE 40