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i. Will conform to specific standards of this ordinance applicable to the particular use. Staff would find that the above mentioned criteria can be met in regard to the proposed use and expansion with the conditions listed at the end of this report. The VFW has been an asset to the community and continues to support community events, programs and activities. SITE PLAN REVIEW ANALYSIS: Building location and parking area: The proposed addition is to be located on the north side of the existing building which will be upgraded to match the new structure. It was suggested that the VFW demolish the existing building and construct the new structure entirely within the setback requirements, however, the membership determined that they wanted the existing structure to remain. The setback requirements for the project are as follows: Front Yard 30 feet Structure from Street: - collector 40 feet - local 30 feet Rear Yard 10 feet Side Yard 10 feet Parking Lot - front 15 feet - rear 10 feet - side 10 feet According to the submitted site plan, the proposed building addition meets the setback requirements. The existing building is only 20' from Lois Lane and 35' from Lake Drive but this is a pre- existing non - conforming situation. The parking area adjacent to the north property line does not meet the setback requirement and must be redrawn to show a 10' setback. There is currently no delineation between Lois Lane and the existing VFW parking area. This area will need to be defined and the roadway and access /parking area separated subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Parking may need to be eliminated on this side of the building. The trash handling area is located on this side of the building. As a condition of approval we would recommend that dumpsters be enclosed and screened from the street right -of -way and adjoining properties. The applicant has proposed a total of 108 parking spaces. According to the Ordinance, 94 spaces must be provided. Staff would suggest a total of 85 paved parking spaces provided on the site and request that the applicant and project architect pursue a "green" overflow parking area on the east side of the parking lot as recommended by the Environmental Board. This would be in the area adjacent to the pond and the south/east parking area currently located too close to the property line. The "green" parking area could provide parking for an additional 12 +/- vehicles which would satisfy the ordinance requirement. The design of this "green" parking area will be subject to the review and