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While all perimeter setback requirements have been satisfactorily met, the majority of structures and off-street parking areas along side the site's interior loop street do not meet required setbacks. In review of the site plan, it appears that the required setbacks from the interior street have been positioned from the street's curb line rather than the outer dimension of the street easement/right- of-way. As a condition of site and building plan approval, principal buildings and off-street parking areas (30 feet) should be repositioned so as to satisfy required 30 foot front yard setbacks. If such repositioning is not viable, a setback variance may be pursued. Streets. As noted previously, the subject site's interior loop street is to be dedicated as a public street easement. At 60 feet in width, appropriate right-of-way is being provided. While the proposed street layout and width are considered appropriate, the following street related items should be addressed: 1. A slight repositioning of the street may be necessary to allow site structures to meet applicable 30 foot front yard setback requirements. 2. The City Engineer provide comment/recommendation in regard to street construction standards, street lighting and street signage. 3. The City Fire Chief provide recommendation in regard to fire hydrant locations. Off -Street Parking. According to Section 8, Subd. 1.(2)(B) of the Zoning Ordinance, an off- street parking requirement of two and one-half spaces per unit is required in the R-4 Zoning District. As calculated below, a total of 280 spaces is required upon the subject site: Units Ratio Parking Regnirement 112 2.5 spaces per unit 280 In satisfaction of the City's off-street parking requirements, a total of 285 off-street parking spaces have been proposed, 224 of which are indoor garage spaces. It should be noted that tandem driveway parking (in front of indoor garage) are not to be counted in the development's off-street parking supply. Additionally, off-street parking is not to be allowed along private drive aisles to ensure safe and efficient vehicular movement. All off-street parking stalls have been found to meet minimum dimensional requirements (9 feet by 18 feet) as specified in the Zoning Ordinance. 5