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Case File: 06-16 Page 3 Fire Hydrants/ Water In the review of the project, it was determined that additional fire hydrants are necessary to serve the new addition. These hydrants would be located on the north and east sides of the addition, although the final locations have not been determined by the Fire Chief. Electric In the review of the site plan, it was found that there are two electrical services to the building. Staff recommends these two services be consolidated, per City policy. Parking and Circulation With no increase of the number of beds, and no significant increase in the number of staff, the parking requirements are not increased. The current lot configuration includes 188 parking stalls. Guardian Angels proposes to expand the existing parking lot to the north, and add a second lot to the east, increasing the number of stalls to 198. Staff would recommend that the parking lot be adjusted, to include three new unpaved parking lot islands: one at each end, and one in the middle. C-verstory trees added will help mitigate the sea of concrete concept and be consistent with the requirements of section 30-935. With these changes, 192 spaces would be provided on site. It is not clear that parking lot lighting is proposed. Should additional lights be added, they should be directed away from adjacent residential units and prevent glare on adjacent streets. The parking lot to the east will be accessed via a new drive from the existing entrance off of Evans. The Fire Chief will need to approve the turning radu and drive width, as well a sprovide direction as to the placement of necessary regulatory signage. Landscaping The proposed expansion will encroach into an existing green space. Several trees will need to be relocated or replaced. The landscaping plan developed by the applicant includes foundation planting around the perimeter of the new addition, installation of walks, a gazebo, and a perennial garden. The landscaping plan also shows 8 new evergreen trees along the north side of the new parking lot, with 6 more along the north side of the new addition. With the exception of the parking lot tree islands noted above, the landscaping plan appears to be consistent with the intent of the Ordinance. Grading, Drainage and Utilities The plan shows storm water catch basins in the courtyard, one near the perennial garden, and 5 along the new drive. These will feed into the existing detention pond on the east side of the building. A portion of the storm sewer will run under the new addition, which is not recommended by the State Plumbing Code. Staff would recommend that an alternative be pursued. CU 06-16 Guardian Angels expansion