7100 HARDESON RD 2016-01-01 MF Import

C Cr 4. T6e provision of adequate ofF-street parl�in�, on-sitr circulatlon, and site acoess, Findings: A parking analysis was completed by the applicant (Exhibit 6). The parking analysis shows that 61 parking stalls would be required to mat peak demand. The applicant would provide 92 parking stalls. Conclusioac: The Ciry's Tra�c Engineer has reviewed the parking analysis and determined that adequate parking will be available on the site. S. CompeNbility of proposed structures and improvements with surrounding propetties, including the size, heig6t, locatlon, setback and arrangement oF all proposed buildiogs and facilities, especially ag they relate to lig6t and s6adow impacb on more sensitive land uses and less intensive zones. Finding:. The site is designated for heavy manufacturing use. The applicant stated that the building will be of concrete tiit-up const�uction, designed to match and blend with the existing on-site buildings and other buildings in the area. Approximately 26,000 sf and two stories high, the buildings will not block views or create shadow impac[s on any surcounding properties. Conclusion: The proposed addition will not adversely impact the surrounding properties. 6. The number, size and locadon of signs, especially ag they relate to more sensitive land uses. Fiadings: Both the bus operations facility and the administrative offices fall under Sign Category C in the Zoning Code. One ftee standing sign is pertrtined per lot. The Communiry 1'ransit facilities are on nvo lots. Therefore, a total of two fteestanding signs are permitted. The applicant proposes �to install one concrete monument sign similar to the existing sign on the notthern 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 internal circulation and parking signs, are proposed. Conclusions: A sign permit must be submitted and approved. All signs must comply with the requirements of Sign Category C. The landscaping, buRering and screening of buildings, parking, loeding and storage areac, especially as they relate to more seositive land uses. Findings: The Merrill Creek stream and buffer along �he site's frontage provides a significant landscape treatment on [he site. In addition, the slope along the westem pottion of the site will be landscaped per previous permits. The area of the site proposed for construction curcently is paved with asphalt and has light standards. I.andscaping occurs along the edges of the paving. As part of the cunent proposal, additional landscaping will be installed in the parking area, along walkways and around the building. No external storage or loading areas are proposed. The dumpster would be located to the back of the building and would be scteened per City standards. HVAC and rookop equipment would also be screened per City standards. Conclusion: Landscaping and screening must be provided per Zoning Code standards. The proposal will not adversely impact surrounding properties. 3