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04/u3/98 k'KI 10:46 FAQ 612 490 1150 Steve Campbell March 31, 1998 Page 2 SEH important in light of the fact that either the offices or the theater will have vehicles in the parkin lot for most of the day and night. g Delivery vehicles must double park at the office buildings. While this is normal procedure for UP'S vehicles, office supply and other vehicles will also be forced to double park since there is no curb area near any of the buildings. This again could be only a minor problem. Deliveries at the theater will probably be made through the front and the vehicles can stop along the curb. Because the office buildings will also be generating traffic past the theater, at delivery times, the 30 -foot aisle width is necessary for smooth flow of traffic. The parking lot Layout of the theater and office buildings generally looks quite good. A minor suggestion would be to modify the ends of the islands on the west end of the parking aisles near the theater. Parking islands are 40 feet long with 24 feet of aisle width between them. Because the islands are relatively narrow, there is not much of a radius on the corner_ We would suggest that they be reduced to 36 to 38 feet in length to provide 2 to 4 additional feet for the aisle width making turns easier. There are a few remote parking spots which will have conflicts, such as those near the south entrance. These will be seldom used and as such will not be a problem. The future 6,400 square foot retail building will preclude any ring road in the future, The general layout of the building and parking lot is satisfactory. Delivery, trash and service vehicles will be forced to back up. To better accommodate movements from one parking lot area to the othe to eliminate potential backing into the main entrance to the facili rs, and between the two parking areas is desirable. The attached sketch shows this location. on the island The future 5,000 square foot restaurant is on a very difficult site. Access is shown to Highway 10. This will require a Mn/DOT permit. The access to the trash facility is rather difficult because of its position. There is also no good location for any type of delivery without double parking in a major aisle. As such we would suggest that the trash facility be moved to the south side of the building and a small delivery aisle be provided. The location of the trash facility on the southwest side of the building would make it easier to access by service vehicles. It also will allow trucks to back into the area for deliveries. • The facility in general is well'laid out. With a few minor modifications, we believe it will operate satisfactorily. saki VA PROJECf51MMMOUN DWWISSOCAMPRELL.M3 I 16003