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Site Plan & Nonconforming Use Variance Review – Jamatar II LLC and Everest Properties LLC Planning Commission Report; 11-17-20 Page 13 (cont.) With regards to existing parking spaces in setbacks, staff would argue these can remain under condition “c”: given the overall lack of space in this area, it is not practical to require elimination of exsitng parking spaces when the entire point of this exercise is to maximize land use for parking and create an efficient use of land between neighboring property owners. Supplementary Review & Public Comment Additional Information:  The neighboring property owner to the north, Hilcrest Development, has reviewed this request and support the applicant’s proposal. All property owners plan to work together next spring on parking lot adjustments to further improve drainage in the area. Engineering Review:  The engineering memo is attached to this report. Public Safety Review:  Public Safety’s main concern, as noted earlier, is that any configuration of parking allow for safe turning movements for emergency vehicles. As a condition of approval, we are suggesting that staff be allowed to authorize a final configuration of parking spaces that protects both the overall number of spaces on the site AND emergency vehicle access. Public Comment:  RCWD indicated the extent of proposed work will not trigger the need for a Watershed District permit. Staff Recs:  Conditional Approval of a site plan to amend existing parking easements.  Conditional Approval of a nonconforming use variance to approve 0-foot setbacks from internal side lot lines for parking. Conclusion: The applicant is seeking approval of a site plan to authorize relocation of existing parking easements, and approval of a nonconforming use variance to allow parking to meet zero lot line setbacks from internal side lot lines.