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Little Canada Planning Commission 31 October 1978 Page Two 2. The site plan submitted indicates a front yard setback of 30 feet. The Zoning Ordinance requires a front yard setback of 40 feet. Other setbacks are in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. 3. Based upon a parking requirement of 1 space for every 150 square feet of floor area, the proposed project requires approximately 27 spaces for parking. Although Little Canada's parking requirements have been questioned in the past as being excessive, the proposed use could potentially employ as many as 20 people (based upon the applicant's own projection). This does not include the projected patient traffic (six per hour, according to the applicant). In light of these considerations, the ordinance requirement of 27 spaces is not felt to be excessive. It should be noted that the applicant has indicated in his letter that there is room for 20 vehicles, yet the site plan shows only 8 spaces. The applicant has stated that an attempt has been made to save as many of the existing trees on the site as possible. While this is considered a commendable idea, the parking requirement should still be satisfied. If the parking spaces can't be provided, it may suggest that the building is too large for the site. Also in regard to the parking area shown on the site plan, the directional parking spaces may create maneuvering problems. Perpendicular spaces are recommended. 4. No indication is made on the site plan as to the topography of the property. More importantly, there is no indication of site drainage. This issue should be subject to review and comment by the City Engineer. 5. No landscape plan has been provided with the applicant's proposal . While the dental clinic is a permitted use for the district for which it is proposed, con- sideration must be given to buffering the surrounding residential uses from any adverse impacts which could result. RL=COMMEEENDATION Based upon the preceding evaluation, it is suggested that the Planning Commission with- hold any recommendation until the issues raised are resolved. cc: Joe Chlebeck Don Valenta Don Carley Clayton Parks Larry Squires Dr. Kirk Holmes Pile No: 758.09 Case No: 78.05 page -9-