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** 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 setback from property line. Although the proposed office structure is indicated at 26 feet ITom the Lydia Avenue property line, staff has determined there was never clarification regarding the existing residence hall 's setback adjacent to Lydia Avenue. For this reason this PUD Amendment will include a structure setback established at 22 feet from the property line adjacent to Lydia Avenue. This represents the distance the entry foyer lies from the property line. In order to accommodate the off-street parking needs for the site, 122 ground level parking spaces and 82 deck level spaces (204 total spaces) were designed. Based on staff s understanding of the use of the conference room (not a full time use) we have calculated the net useable space of the structure at 4.5 vehicles per 1,000 square feet. This requires a total of 152 off-street parking spaces for the office facility, The resident hall has been calculated at 2 spaces for each of the 23 units or a requirement of 46 off-street parking spaces. The required total determined by staff is 198 off-street parking spaces, The structure is oriented on the parcel to minimize impacts to the residential neighborhood to the northeast and may not be visible to the neighborhood to the west/southwest, due to the existing Eagle Crest facility. The parking structure has been limited to a single level to also reduce impacting the adjacent properties across Snelling A venue. The concept landscape plan indicates numerous additional deciduous and coniferous trees that will screen and complement the existing site. Additional shrub and perennial plantings will be required. The open space turf areas will include sod and the site will be fully irrigated. Section 1008 of the City Code outlines the requirements and procedures for a planned unit development, including amendments to existing planned unit developments. STAFF FINDINGS In reviewing this request, staff has made the following findings: I. The use of the comer parcel for a four-story office structure is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, Title 10 of the City Code (Zoning), including the City's design standards, and is a compatible design for the neighborhood. 2. Once complete the parking lot will no longer be permitted to accommodate overflow parking. The 10 designated parking spaces located adjacent to Lincoln Drive will also be required to be removed. Any student resident vehicles over and above the 46 determined by Staff will have to be located on another lot within the Northwestern College campus. 3. The site design, survey, landscaping, parking, and engineering issues can be resolved to the satisfaction of the staff. PF3144 - RCA (091399)a,doc Page 3 of 5