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Lions Park Site Plan Planning Commission Page 3 April 8, 2021 Building Coverage and Lot Coverage The site plan complies with the City ordinance for building and lot coverage. Parking The parking ordinance does not outline specific parking requirements for a park pavilion however, any use not assigned in the parking ordinance shall be assigned a parking requirement by the community development director as stated in the City Code. There are four designated parking areas located on the site plan and a total of 175 parking spaces. There are 56 parking spaces in the northwest corner of the site that provide access to trails and sport courts. There are 16 parking spaces along the south entrance of the park pavilion. The east side of the site will have nine parallel parking spaces. Lions Park will also share a parking lot with Hugo City Hall. The existing City Hall parking lot will be reconstructed and expanded to include 94 parking spaces. Included in the overall parking plan are 13 handicap parking spaces. The applicant determined the number of parking spaces by evaluating the use of City Hall, the capacity of the proposed park pavilion, and overall amenities at the park site. Staff is comfortable with the proposed parking and believes that parking needs will be adequately met. Lighting The ordinance requires outdoor lighting within residential zoning districts to be shielded or controlled so as not to light adjacent property at an intensity exceeding one -quarter footcandle as measured at the property line. The applicant is proposing a combination of wall mounted LED fixtures and bollards throughout the site. The lighting will light the trails and walkways throughout the park, the playground, and parking areas. Staff is comfortable with the lighting plan but will continue to evaluate the proposed lighting to ensure that it is compliant with ordinance requirements. Landscaping Section 90-181 of the Zoning Ordinance provides landscaping requirements for developments. The site plan exceeds the ordinance requirements and consists of a variety of tree species, shrubs, grasses, and perennials. The applicant has incorporated landscaping around park entrances, parking areas, and the playground features. Additionally, natural landscaping elements will be incorporated into playground play features. The applicant has also included landscaping that will coordinate with the entrance into City Hall. Staff is comfortable with the proposed landscaping and will require the applicant to gain final approval with submittal of a building permit.