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#05-3081 Stoncbay Lofti January 13» 2005 Page 4 The cim enl proposal is for a single L-shaped building, in virtually the same footprint as the originally projx)sed garage level, but filing in the open terrace space witli building. The applicants note tliat tliis allows for larger individual units and provides spaces for certain amenities not provided in the original concept. These include aparty roo:n/hot tub/cxcrcisc room at the rear ofthe garage level; an undefined common space and a party room at the southeast corner of the fi rst floor level; and an undefined conniion space (i nd i vidual storage? mechanical?) above tliat of the first floor. The lobby is located along the soutli facade, 100' finm the east end ofthe building. The proposed 62 individual dwelling units range from 1400 sf to 1700 sf in area. The proposed building will have a visual fixjnt (south) facade of376' and an east facade of about 240'. The southeast outside comer is angled to parallel the angled street lot line, with a setback of about 18’ from the adjacent street. The overall building is proposed in approximately the same location with generally the same setbacks as originally approved. Planmng Commission should discuss the pluses and minuses of tlie one-building proposal as compared to the two separated buildings, in terms of amenities gained or lost, visual impact, etc. Site Circulation. Parking . While the exterior parking layout and circulation is generally as originally approved, access to the garages has been significantly revised. Rather than an entrance/exit at each end, tlie garage will now have a single entrance/exit at the southeast comer ofthe building, accessing directly to Cascade L ane. The City Engineer ha.s recommended tliat a second garage access be developed. The Orono Fire Marshal has been asked to comment on this, and we expect to have his comments before the meeting. The exterior front parking lot ranges fr om 3 to 5 feet above street level, with a 3:1 landscaped slope between the street sidewalk and the parking area. The front parking lot is one-way, with angled stalls, and meets the required 20' lot line setback. Tlie City has aparking requirement of 2.0 stalls per unit. The plan layout shows a total of 78 standard and 4 HC accessible stalls in the garage level; and 21 standard and 2 accessible stalls in the defined parking area on site. Adding the 7 parallel stalls directly abutting the site on Kelley Parkway, tlie total is 112 stalls or 1.81 per unit, rather than the 2.1 indicated on the plans. The City requirement is 2.0 stalls per unit, or a total of 122; the plan appears to be 10 stalls short. Applicant must define where an additional 10 stalls cun be found. Stall will not support a variance to the minimum parking requirement.