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Memo to Planning Commission/CU 98-7 <br /> April 28, 1998 <br /> Page 2 <br /> • and Proctor, adjacent to the library lot, went up for sale. The City purchased <br /> the property and demolished the house. Patrons wanted the city to save the <br /> existing trees on the library site; therefore, efforts to save and reuse as many <br /> existing trees as possible has been incorporated into the plan. <br /> Existing Conditions <br /> The existing parking lot is 80 feet wide with 9' x 20' parking stalls and a 40 <br /> foot wide drive lane. (Standard drive lanes in the city are between 24 - 30 feet <br /> wide) The parking lot supports 4 staff and 18 patron parking stalls; one <br /> handicap accessible. The existing lot has no curb and gutter, and minimal <br /> landscaping. The turning radius off Proctor into the lot is too small and <br /> makes turning difficult. The existing curb cut and apron is too steep causing <br /> cars to bottom out. The existing library sign is in a state of disrepair. Some <br /> of the existing light standards have been damaged by cars or plows. <br /> Parking <br /> The Elk River Zoning Ordinance requires 36 parking stalls, two handicap <br /> accessible, for a 10,600 sq. ft. library. The Ordinance also requires curb and <br /> gutter be installed. The parking lot expansion plan adds 18 stalls (40 total) <br /> • and adds auto access off 5th Street. A utility pole will have to be moved. The <br /> plans for the proposed parking lot expansion shows a drive lane of 36 feet in <br /> width which is in excess of a typical standard drive lane, however it is the <br /> width the Library Board feels will work best for their patrons. <br /> Landscaping <br /> With credit for 9 existing trees, the Elk River Zoning Ordinance requires 7 <br /> trees be planted; 3 over-story, 2 conifers and 2 ornamental. The parking lot <br /> must be screened from residential areas up to 80% opacity. Underground <br /> irrigation is also required. The proposed plan meets the landscaping <br /> requirements. <br /> Entry Sign <br /> A new library sign is proposed and must meet the following requirements: <br /> • 10' setback from property line <br /> • 96 sq. ft. maximum size <br /> • 8 ft maximum height <br /> • Prior to installation, a permit will be needed from the Planning <br /> Department. <br /> • Lighting <br /> \\elkriver\sys\shrdoc\steve\cu98-7.doc <br />