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• • Raske Building Systems page 4 * Warehouse space includes 3,690 square feet of service /repair space As shown in the table above, a total of 37 off -street parking stalls are required for the proposed use. The applicant's plan calls for 51 stalls and significantly exceeds the minimum off - street parking supply requirement. Likewise, three handicap parking stalls have been proposed in satisfaction of applicable State requirements. The applicant has indicated that the additional parking stalls (beyond that required by Ordinance) are necessary as occasional training sessions are to be held on site which will escalate parking demand. Roads, Access, Circulation. The standards for access and traffic circulation are outlined in Section 3, Subdivision 5 of the City Code and illustrated in the table below. The subject property meets all of the requirements of this section with the possible exception of the curb cut opening. The standard requirement is 26', though a property may exceed that standard with the approval of the City Engineer. Because this will be a shared driveway for both parcels, it is appropriate that the driveway is wider. Required Area Curbing Spaces Office 5,576 s.f. 5,018 s.f. Three spaces plus one space per 200 s.f. 28 Warehouse 19,992 s.f.* 17,993 s.f. One space per 2000 s.f. 9 TOTAL 25,568 s.f. 23,011 s.f. N/A 37 * Warehouse space includes 3,690 square feet of service /repair space As shown in the table above, a total of 37 off -street parking stalls are required for the proposed use. The applicant's plan calls for 51 stalls and significantly exceeds the minimum off - street parking supply requirement. Likewise, three handicap parking stalls have been proposed in satisfaction of applicable State requirements. The applicant has indicated that the additional parking stalls (beyond that required by Ordinance) are necessary as occasional training sessions are to be held on site which will escalate parking demand. Roads, Access, Circulation. The standards for access and traffic circulation are outlined in Section 3, Subdivision 5 of the City Code and illustrated in the table below. The subject property meets all of the requirements of this section with the possible exception of the curb cut opening. The standard requirement is 26', though a property may exceed that standard with the approval of the City Engineer. Because this will be a shared driveway for both parcels, it is appropriate that the driveway is wider. *Measured at right -of -way line (may exceed with approval of City Engineer) Lighting: According to the Ordinance, the source of lights should be hooded and controlled so as not to illuminate adjacent properties or public rights -of -way. The City typically requires downward directed, no spill lighting. As required, a lighting plan identifying illumination levels on the subject site as well as fixture type details have been provided and have been found to be acceptable. Outside Storage: It is the opinion of staff that continuous overnight parking of vehicles such as semi- trucks constitutes "outdoor storage" and is not allowed except via conditional use permit. Required Proposed Curbing Perimeter curbing Perimeter curbing Curb Opening 26 feet* 45 feet Access Drive 24 feet 55 and 24 feet Stall Width 9 feet 9 feet Stall Depth 18 feet 18 feet *Measured at right -of -way line (may exceed with approval of City Engineer) Lighting: According to the Ordinance, the source of lights should be hooded and controlled so as not to illuminate adjacent properties or public rights -of -way. The City typically requires downward directed, no spill lighting. As required, a lighting plan identifying illumination levels on the subject site as well as fixture type details have been provided and have been found to be acceptable. Outside Storage: It is the opinion of staff that continuous overnight parking of vehicles such as semi- trucks constitutes "outdoor storage" and is not allowed except via conditional use permit.