7100 HARDESON RD 2016-01-01 MF Import

4. T6e provigion of adequate o[f-street p�rldo�, oe-site circuluion, and ske acce�s. byndin�: A parking analysis was co�. �leted by the applicant (Exhibit 6). The parking analysis shows that 61 parking stalls would be required to meet peak demand. The applicant would provide 92 parking stalls. Conclusions: The City's Traffic Engineer has reviewed the parking analysis and deterrt►ined that adequate parking will be available on the site. 5. CompatibWty ot proposed structures and improvmxnts with sucrounding propetYks, including the size, height, locadon, setback and arrangement of all proposed buildines aad faciliNes, especially as they relate to Ught and shadow impacts on morc sensidve lrnd uses and less intensive zones. Finding:. The sire is designated for heavy manufacturing use. The applicant stated that the building will be of concrete tilt-up const�uction, designed to match and blend with the existing on-site buildings and other buiidings in the area. Approzimately 26,000 sf and two stories high, the buildings will not block views or create shadow impacts on any surrounding propenies. Conclusion: The proposed addition will not adversely impact the surrounding properties. 6. The number, size and lacation of si�s, especialiy n they relate to more semkive land uses. Fiodings: Both the bus operations faciliry and the administrative offices fall under Sign Category C in the Zoning Code. One free standing sign is pe�mitted per lot. The Communiry Transit facilities are on two lou. Therefore, a total of two freestanding signs are petmitted. The applicant proposes to install one concrete monument sign similar to the existing sign on the northem CT lot. The sign would be located on the east side of the bridge access and would be lit from the front. No other signs, aside from intemal circulation and parking signs, att proposed. Conclusions: A sign permit must be submitted and approved. All signs must comply with the requirements of Sign Caregory C. 7. The landscaping, buffeting and screening of buildings, parkiog, loading and storoge areas, especially ac they relate to more sensitive land uses. Findings: The Merrill Creek stream and buffer along the site's frontage provides a significant landscape treatrnent on the site. In addition, the slope along the westem portion of the site will be landscaped per previous permits. The area of the site proposed for const�uction curtently is paved with asphalt and has light standards. Lardscaping occurs along the edges of the paving. As pan of the current proposal, additional landscaping will be installed in the parking area, along u�alkways and around the building. No external storage or loading areas aze proposed. The dumpster would be located to the back of the building and would be screened per Ciry standards. HVAC and rookop equipment would also be screened per Ciry standards. Conclusion: Landscaping and screening must be provided per Zoning Code standards. 7trc proposal will not adversely impact s�rrounding properties. 3