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'SP-127 LP-l85 Page to all the B-3 zoning district requirements including a 32-foot front yard building setback (including the banner), a 35-foot side street yard building setback and a 25-foot side street yard parking setback (across the street from an R-lA zoning). All drive and perking areas will be curbed and the parking lot expanded. A special use permit is required for expansion of existing facilities in a B-4 zoning. The proposal to expand City Hall is consistent with all special use standards outlined in Section 8-130: 1. The expansion City Hall will not create a threat to public safety, health or welfare. In fact the expansion of City Hall should 'help ensure the continued safety of the community, especially through the expansion of the police department facilities. 2. City Hall has the following surrounding land uses: North - Park and Redevelopment area (existing service station) Cast - Veterans Park and St. John's Church South - dire Station and single family homes West - New Brighton Nursing Home and Redevelopment Area (shopping center) The expansion of City Hall to the north, into the re- development area is compatible with all surrounding land uses. 3. The expansion of City Hall will help to promote development in the B-4 district by demonstrating that the City itself is committed to revitalization of the downtown. The expansion and upgrading of City Hall and the improvements to Veterans Park will enhance the appearance of the area, especially along 5th Avenue NW. ~. There are adequate utilities and access to City Hall. 5. The City Ha]] site conforms to all the B-3 zoning district requirements, which are the general standards for development in the B-4 zoning. City Ha11 is a commercial use which does not easily fall into the off- street parking requirements in Section 5-520. If the general office requirements of one parking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area was used City Ha]] would require 98 parking spaces. If the City Council Chambers were considered separately under places of assembly, requiring one space far each five seats, 85 parking spaces would be required for City Hall. However, there are only 26 employees working at City Hall during daytime hours (not including police officers). In addition, Ramsey County holds court at City Hall only two to three times per week. Staff estimates that ten parking spaces need to be reserved for City vehicles.