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• Little Canada Planning Commission, Mayor and City Council 25 March 1981 Page Four to have adequate room for parking expansion. The following areas are viewed as having potential for parking expansion: Tract E - 4 spaces along the western edge of the property and 19 spaces along the south side of the building. Tract F - 11 spaces along the western edge of the property and 19 spaces along the north side of the building. Tract G - 13 to 19 spaces along the western edge of the property (not including the area shown as Tract H). 4. Loading areas are considered more than adequate and, in fact, if not fully utilized for loading purposes could be used for additional parking expansion. 5. As shown on Exhibit A, the zoning boundary between the R -1 and 1 -1 portions of the site extends straight across the southern 340 feet of the property. As proposed, the industrial subdivision extends into the R -1 district. From a design perspective the proposed property line makes sense, however, technically a rezoning should take place to adjust the zoning district boundaries. While this will require an additional public hearing, it is viewed as preventing potential future problems. It should be noted that the rezoning need not delay processing of the request. C. Landscaping Plan (see Exhibit D, attached) The landscape plan submitted as part of this request is not considered adequate for review. Section 903.020 G. of the Little Canada Zoning Ordinance provides specific requirements for screening and landscaping, including details of species, size and spacing of plant materials. Also, a bid based upon the proposed lard - scape plan must be submitted from a certified nurseryman. Once the landscape plan and bid have been submitted, a performance bond should be required. While the landscaping need not delay processing of the request, this issue should not be taken lightly. As you may recall, the original 1 -1 district was extended southward by the previous owner of the property. That rezoning was approved with the understanding that considerable screening and landscaping would occur between the two districts to ensure compatibility. It is therefore recommended that in preparing the detailed landscape plan, the developer place more emphasis on . screening and landscaping between the two districts. 8