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Memo to Planning Commission/CU 01-27 July 24,2001 Page 2 II enlarged and relocated, thereby increasing the size of the addition by another 710 square feet. The City Council has agreed to contribute $30,000 to the construction of the building in addition to furnishing it and doing the landscaping. Analysis The existing shelter located at Lions Park is located at the northwest corner of the property. The building measures 36 ft. x 80 ft. and is partially enclosed and partially open. The current enclosed space is used for a warming house in the winter, a "kitchen area" in the summer, and also includes bathrooms. The open portion of the shelter is, of course, used for picnic uses during the summer. The proposed expansion area will include offices for the Lions and Community Recreation, new bathrooms, storage space, and an open area measuring 40 ft. x 67 ft. which will seat approximately 175-200 people. As part of the expansion, a portion of the enclosed part of the existing shelter will be remodeled in order to provide storage space and a catering kitchen facility. This will allow groups renting the space to serve catered meals. The proposed addition will be constructed of concrete block similar to the existing shelter with an asphalt-shingled roof. There is an existing parking facility located in front of the picnic shelter, which provides 57 spaces. There is additional room within this portion of Lions Park to provide additional parking if it is required. The • ordinance requires a total of 63 parking spaces (three for the offices, 60 for the assembly area. The City has an informal cross-parking agreement with Central Lutheran Church if large numbers of parking spaces are needed for an event. Park and Recreation Recommendation The Park and Recreation Commission reviewed this recent proposal at their July 11, 2001 meeting. They voted unanimously to support this expansion. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the request to the City Council with the following condition: 1. All requirements of the Chief Building Official be met. • S:\PLANNING\MICHMC\PLREPRTS\CU01-27.DOC