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s, Juaire Development Review Planning Case No. 555-99 June 2, 1999 • Page 3 Parking: 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 will have driveway space for an additional 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 to be addressed before the site plan can be approved. First, the two units furthest from the street cannot have parking in front 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 sufficient area for backing out of the complex. While it would be possible for cars from 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 only exit the property in reverse. Staff would not be in support of this plan if there were no means to correct this situation. Building Character: While the City typically does not require that buildings be designed to the 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 be suggested that • the entryways be moved so that they are at ground level and be protected with some type of overhang. Second, there should be an exterior light between each entryway and garage for safety and security purposes. Third, with the lowered entryway, there would be sufficient room for a secondwindow, perhaps in the foyer area. Last, the entryways for 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, should be incorporated into the site plans for final approval of the City Council. Utilities and Easements . - - ten-foot drainage and utility easements 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 between 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 for garbage enclosures as garbage containers will be kept inside the garages. Other Issues: It can be seen on the certificate of survey that the neighboring property, Woodlawn Terrace Apartments, encroaches onto the subject property in two places near the southern end toward Woodlawn Drive. Woodlawn Terrace's dumpster enclosure and parking lot cross the lot line, • which is a violation of the City Code. Staff will be meeting with the owner of the apartment complex on June 1 to discuss this and other issues relative to the development of the four-plex.