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Western Spring Site Plan Page 4 Because of a sloped roof, the currently proposed parapet is three (3) feet from the roof line at the south elevation and a few inches from the roof line at the north and west elevation. Staff is concerned about the proposed parapet not providing screening, specifically on the north and west elevations. It was in staff's opinion to alter some architectural element to screen the units. The applicant has addressed staff concerns by proposing to raise the wall height in a select few locations where the mechanical units are proposed to be located. Staff will keep the condition in the resolution that if the proposed screening methods do not actually screen the equipment, the applicant will have to provide screening by other means before the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The ordinance requires all exterior storage areas to be screened from view from the adjacent properties. All exterior storage areas are required to be stored on pavement. The applicant is not proposing any exterior storage. Street Access and Vehicle Circulation The site has access from Fenway Boulevard North. The applicant is proposing 2 entrances into the site, with the southern entrance proposed specifically for semi -truck access to the loading docks. Staff is comfortable with the access to the site. The applicant has proposed keeping truck traffic separate from regular vehicle traffic. They have shown a turning model for the movement of the semi -trucks. If the applicant decides to change this model in the future, they have accommodated circulation for semi -trucks to exit out of the north entrance, as well. Staff is comfortable with the circulation of the site. The property has a 60 -foot -wide roadway easement located across the east property line and the easement continues south to 130th Street. The easement currently does not have an improved roadway, however could be used to provide access to the site in the future; a roadway would need to be constructed to do so. Parking Section 90-253 of the City Code provides parking requirements. Based on the proposed use and the size of the building, 81 parking spaces are required. The plan shows 29 parking spaces with 52 parking spaces shown as proof of parking. The applicant has indicated that they currently employ 15 people in two shifts. Eight (8) team members begin at 6:00 am and seven (7) team members begin at 7:00 am. With the number of employees and the staggered shifts, staff is comfortable with the request of constructing 29 parking spaces. Staff is comfortable with the proof of parking concept and has added a condition that at any time deemed necessary by the City the applicant will be required to construct the proof of parking.