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Page 9 of 12 PARKING Based on developer’s review and interpretation of City Zoning Code, the R4 Multiple Family District requires the following minimum parking provisions: 1.1 per studio, 1.1 per 1-bedroom, 2 for 2-bedroom. The following is the current approximate assumption. Example, based on 119 Units % of Units # of Units City Req. Stalls Provided 1 Bbd/ 1 Bbd + Den Proposed = 15-25% 43 47.3 98 2 Bbd/ 2 Bbd + Den Proposed = 20-50% 76 152 156 199.3 254 Currently 104 standard surface stalls (including the required ADA stalls) and 150 underground stalls are planned and therefore, the current parking plan exceeds the minimum parking requirements. It is understood that a minimum of one enclosed (underground) parking stall shall be provided per dwelling unit. VEHICLE ACCESS Site access for vehicles will be provided by the existing access drive from County Highway 96 by way of a permanent access agreement with the church. The access drive lane is over 54 feet wide with a center median to improve traffic flow. To enhance traffic safety, a right turn lane exists on CR 96 at the entrance drive, along with a dedicated left turn lane for westbound traffic on CR 96. The access agreement will encumber Lot 1 and Lot 2 and will be a condition of the PUD Agreement. A secondary access drive, serving the church property does exist which intersects with Snelling Ave N. The plan proposes to add a median which will be installed at the site entrance on Snelling Ave N. The median, along with a slight bump out on the southern curb of the entrance are meant to deter any traffic from exiting south on Snelling Avenue N. The median will consist of B612 curb, with a taper to bituminous grades at the connection to Snelling Avenue N. This modification is intended to complement the existing signage at the intersection, discouraging use of this secondary drive by occupants of the new lot. Internal to the site, care will be placed in the design of the parking lot to allow for the flow and circulation of both residents’ vehicles and larger vehicles; such as fire apparatus and delivery trucks; which allow delivery trucks to safely and efficiently enter the site. The developer has included a 24’ wide internal circulation dive lane for parking areas, and a 20’ wide fire department access road around the rear of the building—which includes a turn-around provision. The current site plan provides a turning movement exhibit which accommodates fire apparatus and delivery trucks. Currently, the main entrance and the Snelling Avenue intersection with Highway 96 are not signalized. A future signal is planned for the North Heights entrance with the construction of the main TCAAP roadway to the north. TRAFFIC A traffic study was prepared for the project by Transportation Collaborative & Consultants, LLC and dated June 28, 2024. The objective of the review was to estimate the trip generation of the proposed development, qualitatively assess any transportation impacts to the adjacent roadway network and identify potential improvements and/or considerations for the site. According to the report, the overall impact on area roadway capacity is expected to be minimal and no significant issues are expected as a result of the proposed development from an intersection/roadway capacity perspective. See further information in the Vehicle Access portion of this narrative for proposed action. A copy of the Traffic report is included with this application.