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Parking The canopy addition is proposed to be constructed in a location that will not impact any parking stalls or maneuverability of the parking lot. The canopy is being constructed over an existing concrete pad near the loading dock area. Because the proposed canopy does not constitute usable floor area, no additional parking would be required. However, 262 surface parking stalls are available on site. Based on a manufacturing parking standard, the existing building would be required 160 parking stalls. With 262 stalls available, the 102 stall overage would be more than adequate should there be a concern of parking demand on site. Landscaping Because the proposed canopy addition does not constitute additional floor area, no landscaping is required under the newly adopted landscaping ordinance. In order to trigger landscaping requirements, there must be an expansion of the existing gross floor area of the building. As such, the applicant has not proposed any landscaping. Exterior Materials Zoning Code Section 6-390 (12) provides for exterior material requirements for the street side of the structure. This section further states that other sides of the structure shall not be raw block. The applicant is proposing to erect a steel frame canopy with the cover being a weather resistant canvas-like material. There are no code standards in place that would prohibit this type of structure. The applicant has stated the color of the canvas-like material will be white and he is unsure if the material comes in other colors. This canvas-like material is specialized to as to withstand the elements over a 25 year time period. Staff would recommend, if possible, this canvas-like material be of a color that matches the existing concrete walls, which are tan in color. Building Official Comments Building Official Jim Williamette reviewed the plans that were submitted and provided comments in the attached interoffice memo dated 10/6/2011. The concerns are technical in nature with regard to building and fire code issues. The applicant should be aware of these comments and address them at the time of building permit application. Public Safety Comments Deputy Director of Public Safety Tony Paetznick reviewed the plans that were submitted and provided comments in the attached interoffice memo dated 10/6/2011. Public Safety supports covering the dumpster area in hopes that it deters thieves. Additionally, Public Safety is requesting that a dry sprinkler system is installed within the canopy area due to the flammability of the manufacturing byproducts stored in the recycling containers. The applicant should be aware of these comments and address them at the time of building permit application. Public Works/Engineering Comments Civil Engineer II Craig Schlichting reviewed the plans that were submitted and provided comments in the attached interoffice memo dated 11/8/2011. Engineering staff is concerned with the existing drainage patterns of this area. The memo advised two minor improvements to the drainage system that are necessary to ensure the adjacent neighbor (portable storage) is not negatively impacted by flooding and that, in large rain events, the applicant's drainage does not contribute to flooding at County Road E2. The applicant is advised to work with the Public Works/Engineering department to ensure their concerns are addressed.