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Mr. Thomas Paschke February 3, 2000 Page 3 the entire HarMar complex as proposed with the addition of the Cub Food Store, states that 2,215 spaces are required under the code and the proposed addition would allow for 2,218 parking spaces. A margin of error of three parking spaces is allowed under the plan. However, there are other RCC provisions which apparently have not been considered. The summary refers to the general requirement of 5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross leasable area. However, no calculation was included for the HarMar Theater complex. Theaters require one parking space per each three seats. RCC Chapter 1005.01 (D)(2) (t). We spoke with Ms. Sarah Slinkman, a manager at the HarMar Theaters on January 25,2000. She provided an estimate of 2,500 theater seats in the complex which would translate into a requirement of 833 car spaces. It is our understanding that the Theater complex occupies 40,000 square feet. If you allow 5 spaces per 1,000 square feet, the theater would only account for 200 car spaces. The difference between the initial calculation prepared by staff and the requirement under the RCC is 633 spaces. Adding the additional 633 required spaces to your original estimate of2,215 spaces required under the code and subtracting the 2,218 parking spaces available after construction results in a parking space deficit of630 spaces. In addition to the Theater complex, there are several restaurants in HarMar and the Ground Round restaurant on or adjacent to the mall property. The RCC provides requires parking spaces as follows for these uses: Restaurant And/Or Cafeteria: One space per two and one-half (2 1/2) seats, plus one space per each twenty (20) square feet of the combined area of bar, lounge and public space, excluding the first two hundred fifty feet (250'); in addition, one space per each fifty (50) square feet of banquet dining area; and one space per each five (5) seats of outdoor dining area. RCC Chapter 1005.01 (D)(2) (i). In addition to calculating the actual parking requirements, it is also important to detennine whether tt'1e parking spaces are close enou~~ to the building to be able to be counted consistent \Vitli tt'1e RCC which requires that "Spaces accessory to uses located in a business district shall be within three hundred feet (300') of the prmcipal building served." RCC Chapter 1005.01 (D)(6) (a). We reviewed the plan for the Cub addition and well over 125 parking spaces are over three hundred feet from the proposed supermarket addition. Finally, although the RCC provides some latitude for joint facility parking, the RCC also provides that "the total number of parking spaces furnished shall not be less than the sum of the separate requirements for each use." RCC Chapter 1005.01 (E) (1). The City Council does have authority to approve joint use of parking facilities under certain conditions, however, the proposed addition will only increase parking congestion that is currently present at HarMar Mall.