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Juaire Development Review Planning Case No. 555-44 June 2, 1949 i Page 3 Pcarkin : Each of the new townhouse-styled multi-family units is proposed to have a tuck-under attached two�car garage while the two units closest to the street vvill have driveway spaca for an addiiional two vehicles each. The Code requires that there be 2.5 parking spaces provided per unit and the applicant is proposing an average of three spaces per unit. There are two problems with the parking plan however that will need ta be addressed before the site plan can be approved. First, the two units furthest from the street cannot have parking in fron� of the garage because there is not enough room. While this is not a desired situation, it could be acceptable if the tenants are made aware of this restriction. Second, and more importantly, there does not appear to be sui[�icient area for backing out of the coznplex, i�Ihile it would he possible for cars frorn the two units closest to the street to back out of the garage and exit the property in a forward motion, the two end units can oniy exit the property in reverse. Staf�would not be in support of this plan if there vvere no means to correct this situation. Building Cl�aracter: VVhile the City typically does not require that buildings be designed to tlne highest and most appealing aesthetic standards, there are some simple changes that staff would suggest could be utilized to improve the exterior appearance of this development. First, it would he suggested that the entryways be moved so that they are at ground level and be protected with some type of overhang. 5econd, there should be an exterior tight between each entryway and garage for safety and security purposes, Third, with the lowered entryway, there would be sufficient room for a second.window, perhaps in the foyer area. Last, the entryways £or the end units should be moved so that access is taken from the sides of the building rather than the front. These changes, and any others proposed by the Planning Commission, shouid be incorporated into the site plans far final approval of the City Council, Utilities arrd Easements There are water and sewer lines in Woodlawn Drive so utilities are available ta the site. There are ten-foot drainage and utility easemenis on the property's north and west sides which will more than likely serve as drainage areas for the development. There are no easements along the east lot line betweer� the two vacant properties, and because the City typically requires that five-foot side yard drainage and utility easements be dedicated, this may be something that will need to be addressed. There is no need �'or garbage enciosures as garbage containers will be kept inside the garages. Other Issues: It can be seen on the certi�icate of survey that the neighboring property, Waodlawn Terrace A�partments, encroaches onto the subject property in two ptaces near the southern end �oward Woodtawn I)rive. Woodlawn Terrace's dumpster enclosure and parking lot crass the lat line, which is a viola�ion af the City Code. Staff wiil be meetii�g with the owner of the apartment complex on June 1 to discuss this and oYher issues relative to the d�velopment of the four�plex.