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Little Canada City Council November 14, 1983 Page Two the applicant's request, a variance from the required lot area per unit within the R -2 district is necessary as part of the approval process. In considera- tion of the variance request, the City could take into account that the lot area and configuration of the lot resulted from the construction of new County Road C. Parking_ Due to problems with parking lot setbacks noted on the originally submitted site plan, the applicant has submitted the attached revised site plan. Review of the newly submitted site plan indicates that a sufficient number of parking stalls have been provided. The zoning requires two spaces per dwelling unit. The site plan proposes eight dwelling units to be served by eight garage stalls, plus eight outdoor parking stalls. An improved internal circulation or pedestrian access from the dwelling units fronting on County Road C to the outdoor parking lot on the south side of the building is necessary to allow for full utilization of the parking area by the building residents. The parking stalls comply with the 82 x 20 foot dimen- sional requirements of the Little Canada Zoning Ordinance. The Little Canada Zoning Ordinance prohibits parking from being located within the required front yards and side yards in the case of a corner lot. The revised site plan has changed the parking lot layout to locate the required parking within the R -2 district setbacks. Due to the character of the surrounding neighborhoods, landscaping and screening are an important element to insure compatibility. The proposed site plan shows that screening is to be provided along the southern parking lot and the northern driveways. The proposed site plan indicates that a curb cut on both new County Road C and Stark Street is being proposed. While this is seen as being highly desirable, as it minimizes exposure of traffic to the residential area to the south, the County must approve the curb cut on new County Road C. The County Engineer has been sent a copy of the applicant's site plan for review and comment. The County Engineer's comments are included in the attached Exhibit E. His letter indicates a concept approval, however, the County will require that a request be submitted for entrance authorization through the permit process prior to construction. Park Dedication This proposed development is subject to the City's park dedication requirements. Park fees shall be calculated and applied for prior to the issuance of building permits.