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March 22,2011 Page 4 of 7 construction of a 1,463 SF building addition to the east side of the New Brighton Community ReportNo.11-110. Center(NBCC - formerly known as the Family Service Center or FSC) located at 400 101h Street ResolutionNo.11-039 NW. The proposed addition will accommodate a 6,175 SF library that will occupy approximately 4,712 SF of remodeled existing NBCC space in addition to the 1,463 SF building expansion. The proposed improvements include sidewalk, curbing, and ADA accessibility on the east side of the NBCC and a drive-up book drop around the north end of the building. Ms. Gundlach reported the primary concern with the site plan is parking. The library will likely demand 38 parking stalls,based on the existing zoning ordinance, The Community Center was defined as a unique facility,as there is no parking recommendation in the zoning code for a Community Center. 55 additional stalls can be built on the site. There as an existing 40 stall overflow lot,that is rarely used. The proposal includes connecting the overflow lot with the main lot. There are 12 proof of parking stalls along the northern boundary if needed. Public Safety has expressed concern with the width of some areas of the lot,and recommend installing two small parking lot islands be constructed. The City Engineering staff prepared a detailed drawing of the 55 stall lot.Site access issues were examined;there were a few pedestrian access issues,where minor improvements can be made. This is a MSA route;Public Works has identified MSA funds to be used for the project. Improvement to the east side of the building will need to be made to meet ADA requirements. The planning commission held a public hearing on March 15,2011,47 notices were sent out,there were no inquiries. The planning commission had a lengthy discussion related to parking,and recommended parking improvements be added now in order to negate any future problems. Councilmember Burg appreciated the planning commissions discussion related to the parking,and agrees with the commission's recommendation. Councilmember Burg announced the realignment of the birthday party rooms was too costly to consider. Councilmember Burg and Phillips recommended the entry to the library be as wide as possible,and preferably glass doors. Susan Nemitz,representing Ramsey County showed a rendering,which the council seemed to like. Councilmember Phillips suggested: • Changing condition number 1 of the site plan,to allow the City to determine the number of stalls as part of the design process. • Condition number 2 could be deleted,leaving that decision to the City if the need is determined in the future. • Councilmember Phillips clarified that the sidewalk project would be completed by the City,using MSA funds. • Councilmember Phillips noted he agrees the additional parking should be constructed as soon as possible,but given the funding,suggested changing condition number 1 to read"as soon as practical." Mayor Jacobsen stated he was at the recent Planning Commission meeting,and described the issue as"a double edge sword." Councilmember Philips suggested by changing to as soon as practical that will allow the County time to arrange for the additional$160,000. City Manager Lotter stated he is convinced that given the partnership the City and County have shared;the project will be completed as soon as practical. Councilmembers Samuelson and Burg both noted they see a need for additional parking right away. Councilmember Bauman stated she would like to see the parking improvements done prior to the opening of the library. Ms.Nemitz explained she reports to two separate boards,and will need to go through the approval process of both the County Board and the Library Board,and expressed optimism in moving forward as quick as possible. Councilmember Phillips noted Director Nemitz cannot change the current contract terms without Board approval. City Manager Lotter suggested addressing the language in the agreement to achieve the goal of the council to have the parking sooner than later. Mr.Lotter suggested what would be amended to the lease;as a separate motion.