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YMCA, page 4 recommendations to require a minimum two inch thick exterior trim be applied to all windows of this building Oa two inch recess be provided. he proposed structure has integrated minimal climatic response devices that meet the design guidelines. Daylighting of the interior space is being provided by the sparse number of windows, but should be enhanced to provide patrons a more natural, pleasing workout environment. Patrons of the establishment will also be offered minimal protection from the elements by the undersized entry feature. The site plan does not currently indicate a trash enclosure or any other mechanical equipment on the site plan. A revised site plan must clearly indicate the location of any ground level equipment, and the vehicular service routes for the site. Adequate screening of roof mounted equipment must be provided using a design and materials that complement the rest of the architecture. These screening devices must be indicated on revised elevation drawings. Parking Requirements Single Use Peak Hour Demand Net Floor Area (90% of G.F.A.) Parking Required Parking Provided Surplus 4 spaces per 1,000 s.f. 43,967 s.f. 176 176 0 *The above calculation is based on the full build out (approximate total of 48,852 square feet gross floor area). Per Chapter 3.5 of the guidelines, the City is maintaining a shared parking analysis for the entire development. This analysis identifies peak parking demands at key times throughout the day. In the case of a health club, the peak period is identified as 5 PM on both weekdays. The proposed use is clearly being provided enough parking within the parking lot layout that the applicant has proposed with this application. Entire Block YMCA Single Use Peak Hour Demand Parking Peak (5 PM Weekdays) Parking Provided Surplus 4 spaces per 1,000 s.f. 176 176 0 The proposed use is clearly being provided enough parking within the parking lot layout that the applicant has proposed with this application. Entire Block Single Use Peak Hour Demand Parking Peak (5 PM Weekdays) Parking Provided (street & off - street) Surplus Varies 270 281 11 The shared parking spreadsheet is based on the Urban Land Institute's Shared Parking Standards and as is required by the Development and Design Guidelines. As always, staff will continue to review each project to maintain the parking standards within this block as well as the entire development. With a building of this size, the-standards only require 5 bicycle parking spaces. Staff has included a condition requiring that the YMCA to provide a bicycle parking areas sufficient in size to accommodate at least 5 bicycles. Considering the recreational use of the building though, staff is encouraging the YMCA to provide capacity for closer to fifteen bicycles. •