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The area north of the building will be used for boat storage and includes berming and vegetation for screening the storage. The pond is approximately 0.5 acres in size and will be up to 15 feet deep. The south half of the site will be used for boat display and customer parking. Landscaping City ordinance requires the installation of 68 trees for a parcel of this size (2,600 foot perimeter divided by 40, plus three more), half of which can be satisfied by existing trees on site. The submitted site plan includes 51 trees, satisfying ordinance requirements. Lighting Lighting will be upgraded to more energy efficient fixtures and the number of fixtures will be significantly reduced. City ordinance requires that commercial parking lots are lit to a minimum of three footcandles. A photometric plan showing compliance with the requirements will be required for future applications. Building The entire building will be updated and remodeled. The building will be used for office space, boat display, maintenance, and repair work. The applicant is also exploring the possibility of renting out a portion of the building for office uses. Facade improvements are proposed for the east side of the building where boat display and sales will primarily take place. Parking The current plan includes a total of 152 parking spaces. Of these, 63 are dedicated to vehicle parking and 89 for boat parking. The required number of parking spaces will be determined based on architectural plans and identified uses within the building. Tax Increment Financing The applicant intends to submit an application to establish a redevelopment Tax Increment Financing District to complete the project. A critical component in establishing a redevelopment district is a finding that the structures within the district are substandard. The applicant has financially facilitated the inspection. That report, and the discussion offered by the City Council, will help inform the applicant's decision making. The last redevelopment district was to facilitate the downtown projects in 2006. In addition to the possible land use changes, the Council is asked for feedback regarding their appetite for a redevelopment district for the property. Financial Impact None Attachments • Location Map • Applicants Narrative • Site Plan dated February 20, 2015 • Site Renderings dated February 20, 2015 • Staff Comment Letter dated March 11, 2015