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SUP Review: Big Blue Box Planning Commission Report; 8-20-19 Page 5 Lot Access:  The access points to the property will not change from existing conditions. Water System(s):  The site has access to Municipal water, and there are no engineering or public works concerns regarding the new use and water usage. Sanitary System(s):  The site has access to Municipal sewer, and there are no engineering or public works concerns regarding the new use and sewer usage. Storm water / Grading / Erosion:  As a condition of approval, storage over existing catch basin openings shall be prohibited.  Engineering has examined existing grades, and does not find any reason to require changes to the site to accommodate stormwater; however, the applicant shall address stormwater concerns if unforeseen issues arise (or become foreseeable) as a result of the on-site storage. Signage  Sign changes on the building and/or site will need to be reviewed and approved via a separate sign permitting process. Fire/Safety:  Public safety fully reviewed the plans and expressed potential concern about access and turning movements for its large vehicles should the applicant not store rigs and containers in an organized and pre-designed manner.  Suggested remedies to alleviate potential future problems include:  Removal of existing old parking lot striping (if such exists…recent aerials suggest the previous parking lot lines are largely faded or have been worn away over time);  New striping for designated car/vehicle parking areas in a manner that will not inhibit or impede emergency vehicle access to the site;  A final storage pattern that will always allow for emergency access to the area under the open canopy (initial plans show the potential for the entire periphery of the building to be surrounded by storage containers. Hours of Operations:  Not applicable. This use does not cater to daily customers coming on-site.