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August 18, 2020 Page 9 parking stalls and drive aisles meet the minimum dimensional requirements of the Ordinance. Disabled Parking. According to the American Disability Act, required accessible spaces (for persons with disabilities) varies by the number of spaces in a parking lot. For parking lots which provide 26 to 50 spaces, two spaces must be devoted to use by disabled persons. Appropriately, two spaces are proposed which are to be devoted to use by persons with disabilities. Building Height. While the PUD zoning district does not impose a specific height requirement and can provide for “flexibility” in this regard, it is important to note that the City’ R-4, Multiple Family Residential District imposes a maximum height requirement of 3 stories or 35 feet. The proposed apartment building measures 34 feet in height which meets the maximum height requirement imposed in the R-4 zoning district. Impervious Surface Coverage. The R-4 zoning district imposes a maximum impervious surface coverage requirement of 50 percent of the area of the site. According to the submitted site plan, 76.7 percent of the subject site (0.65 acres) is to be impervious. Via the PUD, the applicant has requested flexibility from the maximum 50 percent impervious surface coverage requirement. The applicant has noted that the proposed amount of impervious surface is similar to the gas station/carwash use which previously occupied the subject site. The applicant has also indicated a stormwater management plan being developed for the site is expected to satisfy both the Rice Creek Watershed agency and the City. Issues related to the referenced stormwater management plan and impacts associated with the proposed impervious surface coverage should be subject to comment and recommendation by the City Engineer. Building Materials. According to the submitted building elevations, the apartment building is to be finished in a variety of materials including brick veneer, fiber cement lap siding, prefinished metal accents and glass. The apartment building will primarily be finished in varieties of earth tone colors. The proposed building materials are consistent with Ordinance requirements and the color scheme is considered consistent with the neighborhood and with applicable standards found in the City’s newer multi-family housing stock. Landscaping. A preliminary landscape plan has been submitted for review. The plan illustrates a significant number of tree plantings along Stinson Boulevard and 38th Avenue