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In regard to parking lot dimensions, a number of concerns are apparent. First, the three parallel parking stalls which lie along the site's southern border have been found to measure 19 feet in length. Per ordinance standards, such stalls should provide not less than 23 feet of curb length per car. Secondly, the drive aisle which lies parallel to the referenced parking stalls has been found to measure 18 feet in width. This is significantly less than the minimum 22 foot width required by ordinance and shall impede the efficiency of site circulation. Curb Cuts. As shown on the submitted site plan, three curb cuts all measuring 35 feet in width have been proposed to access the site. While all three curb cuts exceed the maximum 24 foot width requirement stated within the ordinance, it is believed that unique circumstances exist which warrant the said widths. Currently, the subject property is provided a western access via a 35 foot wide curb cut located 52 feet from the intersection of Woodlynn Avenue and Rice Street. While the location of the curb cut is acceptable from an ordinance standpoint, it is the minimum distance allowed from an intersection. Within their subject proposal, the applicants wish to shift this access point northward to lie approximately 80 feet from the said intersection. The northward shifting of the curb cut will improve both the efficiency of the site's interior circulation and diminish a potential safety hazard. The site's southern curb cuts via Woodlynn Avenue also presents a significant improvement over existing conditions. Currently, the Kath Brothers property is accessed via a 130 foot wide curb cut, a severe nonconformance with ordinance standards. The applicants propose to curb the central portion of the paved area and provide two 35 foot wide curb cuts from Woodlynn Avenue. In regard to the proposed 35 foot curb cut widths, it believed the widths are necessary to provide access to semi -truck trailers. This issue should, however, be subject to the review of the City Engineer. Car Wash Stacking Space. As shown on the submitted site plan, the proposed car wash facility is to be accessed from the north. A condition of project acceptability is whether or not adequate vehicular stacking space has been provided and does not interfere with the efficient functioning of the site. Typically, the City requires an amount of stacking space which may accommodate that number of vehicles which can be washed during a maximum thirty (30) minute period. The site plan should be revised to illustrate where vehicular stacking is to take place and how many vehicles may be stacked at one time. For reference, the Fina Station car wash accommodates seven stacking spaces. 3 Page 60