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Little Canada Planning Commission, Mayor and City Council 30 October 1980 Page Two 3. Access, Parking and Loading. Access to the property in question is via one access drive on Rice Street (see Exhibit B attached). Additional future access is proposed to Demont Avenue, presumably in conjunction with development of Lot 3. The Rice Street access drive measures approximately 27 feet in width and directly abuts the northerly property line. The Zoning Ordinance limits curb openings to 24 feet and requires a setback of five feet from all property lines. It appears that these requirements can easily be complied with by removing three feet from the driveway and moving it two feet to the south (see Exhibit B). Although the parking stalls would have to be decreased in width somewhat, they are currently sized so that the reduction in width would have little or no impact on parking. In discussing this issue with Mr. Welch, he stated that they are perfectly willing to comply with this requirement. The number of parking spaces required by the Ordinance is 22. Twenty -eight are shown on the proposed site plan. Mr. Welch has indicated that they would like to sod the area which is designated as "overflow" parking until such time as it is found to be necessary. While this approach may be acceptable, it is recommended that a performance bond be provided by the applicant to ensure that the parking would be provided at a later date. Access to the delivery area is considered satisfactory. 4. Landscaping. In view of the surrounding uses and zoning, it is felt that no required screening is necessary. The landscaping being provided by the applicant should be considered favorably. 5. Grading, Drainage and Utilities. The City Clerk has indicated that drainage in the area of the proposed site has been a problem. Although the applicant has not yet submitted construction drawings indicating proposed grading and drainage, he has indicated that the site will require filling. Any approval of a building permit should be contingent upon favorable review and comment by the City Engineer. The Engineer should also comment as to utility service to the site. RECOMMENDATION With the exception of the driveway width and setback, the proposed site plan conforms to Little Canada's zoning regulations. It is therefore suggested that the City approve the site plan and issuance of a building permit contingent upon the following: 1. Reducing the width of the curb cut on Rice Street to 24 feet and relocating the driveway to five feet away from the northerly property line.