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Planning Commission February 10, 1988 Page Two PARKING AND CIRCULATION A review of the new site plan shows 10 garage stalls and 6 outdoor parking stalls. The ordinance requirement for this proposal is two spaces per dwelling unit or 16 total parking spaces. As stated, 16 total spaces are shown on the site plan. The parking stalls comply with the 81/2 X 20 foot dimensional requirements of the Little Canada Zoning Ordinance. Two curb cuts 120 feet apart are proposed for this site from old County Road C, one at each end of the proposed building. They are shown at 20 and 25 feet, respectively. The City Zoning Ordinance requires the drive aisles to be a minimum of 22 feet in width and the curb cuts to be a maximum of 24 feet in width. The site plan should be revised to bring these into com- pliance with the Zoning Ordinance requirements. Due to the topography and site plan of this proposal, 2 parking stalls are shown adjoining the eastern driveway near old County Road C. The placement of the stalls in this location will help to consolidate most of the site's open space into one large area along County Road C. Since these are necessary to meet the City's parking standards and due to the limitations of the site, Staff does not feel this location for these stalls is a problem. Staff would suggest that the north end of both drive aisles have backing areas provided to allow for easier exiting from the northern most garage stalls. Conceptual examples of these are shown on the proposed site plan. These are to be constructed in the same manner that the'parking areas and drive aisles are. The City Zoning Ordinance requires that the parking areas and drive aisles be surfaced with a dust -free material, have perimeter curbing and be striped. Plans detailing these items should be submitted to City Staff for their review and comment. Due to the character of the surrounding neighborhoods, landscaping and screening are an important element to insure compatibility. The submitted site plan provides no information regarding landscaping for this proposal. Grass, plantings or surface material shall be provided in all areas bordering parking areas as prescribed in the Little Canada Zoning Ordinance. A detail landscape plan with a cost estimate for the necessary materials shall be submitted to City Staff for review and comments. In addition, a financial security equal to the cost of the landscaping improvements shall be submitted to the City prior to the issuance of building permits. Page 34