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2. Lot Size Variance: Section 30-1006 outlines dimensional regulations related to principal structures. City ordinance classifies the proposed concept as “R-4 Apartment Sewered.” Per the ordinance, minimum lot requirements for this type of structure are based on the number of one-, two- and three or more-bedroom units within the structure. The table below shows the calculated site square footage requirements for the proposed structure. Based on the proposed units in their concept plan our city ordinance would require Reuter Walton to build this structure on a parcel twice the size they are proposing. At the April 23rd planning commission work session Reuter Walton confirmed they would be requesting variance approval for this, saying that reducing the number of units would not be financially feasible. City of Elk River, Minnesota Code of Ordinance Section 30-892 Size of Parking Spaces and Isles: (Exhibit B to this packet) 3. Size of Parking Space Variance: Section 30-892 states that the minimum size of a parking space with a 90-degree parking angle should be nine feet wide and twenty feet long with a 24- foot-wide aisle. On March 28th Reuter Walton hosted a community outreach meeting to discuss this project. At that meeting the size of parking spaces was discussed; in their plan Reuter Walton proposes nine feet wide and eighteen feet long parking spaces, two feet shorter than required. Section 30-892 does allow for up to a two -foot reduction in length for curb overhang; however, based on their proposed plan, 104 of their open space parking spots will be end to end with no curb overhang. If Reuter Walton plans to pursue keeping their proposed parking space size, they will need variance approval. City of Elk River, Minnesota Code of Ordinance Section 30-903 Minimum parking spaces: (Exhibit C to this packet) 4. Minimum Number of Parking Space Variance: Section 30-903 subsection (2) Dwellings, states that multiple family dwellings must have 2½ parking spaces per dwelling unit, of which one space must be completely enclosed. The proposed concept has ninety-six total units; this would require a total of 240 parking spaces of which ninety-six should be fully enclosed. 1 bedroom 29 3,000 87,000 2 bedroom 37 3,500 129,500 3 bedroom 30 4,000 120,000 Total Square Feet Required 336,500 Square Feet in one Acre 43,560 Total Acres Required 7.72 Total Acres of Proposed Site 3.96 Lot Size Shortfall (3.76) # of Bedrooms # of Units Sq/Ft Requirement Total Sq/Ft Page 218 of 254