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Name: Updating Parking and Access Standards <br />Date: 12/19/23 <br />Page: 3 <br /> <br />H:\NEWB\0T6130130\2_Preliminary\C_Reports\11.21.23 PC meeting\NB_ParkingCode_covermemo 12.19.2023.docx <br /> <br /> <br />5. Expansion of “Buffers and Screens” as follows: <br />a. Adding new buffer for parking lots abutting street. Flexible to meet various situations. <br />b. Addition of MU requirements for screening of parking with 4’ screen (shrubs, berm, <br />wall). <br />c. Sustainability and Low Salt experts recommend being careful with screening near <br />parking and pedestrian areas to not create constant shade curing winter. (Goal 8) <br />6. Creation of “Landscaping and Vegetation” to bring landscaping requirements to parking areas. <br />a. The current code does not have landscaping requirements for parking lots. The proposal <br />includes minimum size for parking lot islands and medians, planting types, and <br />connection to drainage management. Some inspiration is taken from Burnsville and <br />other nearby communities. <br />b. Sustainability and Low Salt experts recommend incorporating native vegetation and <br />using them as a part of drainage management. (Goal 8) <br />7. Changes to “Lighting” to limit light spilling across property lines, consolidation of light poles onto <br />traffic island and around perimeters and require lighting that is better for wildlife. (Goal 8) <br /> <br />Sec. 11-020 Construction and Maintenance <br />1. Allow permeable systems for parking areas within “Surfacing”. <br />a. Recommended by Sustainability expert and discussed in previous city conversations. <br />(Goal 8) <br />2. Shift “Curbing” to require surmountable curbs for maintenance, snow removal, and wildlife. <br />a. Recommended by Sustainability expert and discussed in previous city conversations. <br />(Goal 8) <br />3. Amend “Traffic Safety Islands” to require fewer islands that are not for traffic safety and require <br />drainage plans to incorporate using islands as snow storage. <br />a. Recommended by Low Salt expert and per previous discussions with city. (Goal 8) <br />4. Exempt shared driveways from needing a setback under “Required Setbacks for Parking Areas, <br />Aisles, and Driveways”. (Goal 6) <br />5. Within “Parking Spaces and Aisle Standards” added ADA requirements with reference to the <br />Federal standards. Amended some parts of measuring spaces. (Goal 2, 8) <br />a. This was recommended by our Traffic Engineering expert and is supported by National <br />Parking Association data. <br />6. Incorporation of shared access requirements from Mixed Use section into “Driveway and Curb <br />Cut Standards”. Amended allowing driveways on adjacent properties to be closer together and <br />how to measure driveways within right-of-way and on the subject property. An allowance to <br />require smaller driveways along trails and safe routes to schools is included.