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A.Parking –Variance Required The current parking lot on the west side of the facility serves as the main parking area. This parking area has eighty-four (84)parking spaces, of which seventy-one (71)spaces are reserved for employees, seven (7)for visitors and six (6) that are handicap accessible. The proposed parking lot expansion would add sixteen (16) additional parking spaces within the side yard of the facility. In addition to this parking area forty-four (44) spaces are leased from adjacent property owners. At this time one-hundred percent (100%) of the parking on the site is within the side yard of the property. However, if the forty-four (44) leased spaces are taken into account approximately sixty-five percent (65%) of the parking exists in this area. With the proposed expansion of sixteen (16) spaces this percentagewould increase to approximately sixty-nine percent (69%).The City Code states that “No more than fifty percent (50%) of the parking on a site may be between buildings or in the side yard. 3.Off-Public Street Parking (1325.06 Subd. 1) A.Location –Variance Required Theproposed parking area within the security fence is located within five (5) feet of a property line. This parking area has four (4) parking spaces proposed.The City Code states that “In no case shall off-street parking areas containing four (4) or more parking spaces be closer than five (5) feet from any side or rear lot line. 4.Flood Plain, Wetlands, and Easements The proposed addition is outside of any flood plains, wetlands, or easements. 5.Tree Preservation The proposed addition would not require the removal of any significant trees on the property. 6.Purpose of the B-2 General Business District (Section 1320.04 Subd. 7) A.To be a place in which people can live, work and play. B.To create a compact, architecturally diverse, pedestrian-and bicycle-friendly community with a distinct identity. C.To provide a connected sidewalk system and places for people to gather and socialize. D.To implement design standards to promote an attractive environment with lasting and sustainable value. E.To group compatible retail and service business uses that tend to draw trade that is naturally interchangeable and promotes business prosperity. F.To provide an adequate supply of businesses and professional service areas to meet the needs of the residents. G.To minimize the effects of traffic congestion, noise, odor, glare and similar safety problems. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for September 4, 2013 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2013\PC 13-015 -Staples Parking Variance Page 4of 8