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Zoning File j 5^2013 May 11, 1995 Page 2 The code provides no specific standards for a research center use. There are no specific parking standards For this review, staff has taken the position that this institute operated for over twentv years without any parking problems. The 46 total stalls would appear to provide adequate parking. The applicant has advised that they plan no signage changes or lighting changes. Although applicant would be allowed over 500 s.f. of sigMge based on the standards of the signage code for the B-4 district. No single sign can exceed 50 s.f. Please review Gustafson's report of May 5. 1995. He advises that there is no chmge in u« or a more intense use proposed. The existing paved access and gravel parking lot is acceptable. Arohcanfs addendum notes possible fiimre plans to pave the atea. Upon your insp«tion y^ may have noted that the parking stalls have not been designated. Designatton of sails may be best addressed at the time of paving of the parking lot. It should does own the parcel (Lot 8, the Marsh at Lafayette) to the immediate south. This area nay used to serve future parking needs. The staff has not asked for the legal combination of the p^els as the minimum lot size for the B-4 district is 20.000 s.f. and the '“^ject Lets the area requirement. There are no existing accessory improvements to support the principal use on the adjacent parcel. Review Exhibit 1 the staff has enclosed a portion of a survey done by a private consulunt for Ihe City dealing with the ADA requirement. As already noted above, the facility also “ a polling place for the City. Specific improvements have been cited m that report involving Freshwater Institute. They are listed as follows. Provide a van accessible parking stall within the parking lot. It is encouraged that the pedestrian crossing be crosshatched to warn motorists of the pedestnan crossing. 1. 2.To ensure that a curb cut/ramp be provided leading to the sidewalk. 3. Reduce the tension of the main entrance and vestibule doors 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Bevel the abrupt rise at the main entrance doors. It is encouraged that the toilet rooms in close proximity to the polling area be upgraded. It is encouraged that lower coat hooks be provided in close proximity to the polling area. It is encouraged that an assessable drinking foundation be provided in close proximity to the polling area. An improvement classified as a short term improvement asks that fully compliant raised and Braille signage be provided within the building.