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He observed that the Maintenance Operations Center building appeared to <br />extend close to the roadway and questioned how the rain garden would be <br />accommodated in that space. <br />Mr. Freihammer explained that the general design concept, consistent with <br />zoning code, is to place the building closer to the street. hi the northwest corner <br />of the Maintenance Operations Center site, there is potential space for <br />stormwater features, possibly integrated with storage areas or adjacent park <br />space. Depending on the final parking lot design, some stormwater <br />infrastructure may also be located underground. <br />Mr. Freihammer noted that south of Woodhill Drive, some existing buildings <br />and previously permitted stormwater infrastructure will remain, so that portion <br />of the site does not start from scratch. However, north of Woodhill Drive, there <br />is currently little stormwater retention infrastructure, so that area will require <br />more comprehensive planning. He indicated that additional details on <br />stormwater design will be forthcoming as plans advance. <br />Chair Ficek asked whether the planned parking lot size for the maintenance <br />operations center is based on minimum zoning requirements or if it is being <br />designed differently. <br />Mr. Freihammer explained that the parking lot size is based on a combination <br />of zoning considerations and a recent parking study conducted in January. Staff <br />analyzed peak usage times, particularly at the License and Passport Center, <br />which is the primary driver of parking demand. They also reviewed traffic <br />associated with the VFW, the dance studio, park users, and staff parking. Late <br />afternoon, especially around three o'clock on Fridays, make sure to complete <br />and submit your background checks (refer to the email sent by Rebecca). <br />Mr. Freihammer explained that although January is not typically the highest <br />demand month, usage was still strong enough to provide reliable data Staff <br />added a modest buffer to account for higher summer activity. He noted that <br />while some design scenarios might suggest fewer spaces, actual peak demand <br />indicated the need for a larger lot to avoid overflow issues. The current estimate <br />is approximately 150 parking stalls. <br />Chair Ficek asked about vehicle access to the new building, specifically <br />whether visitors would need to drive through the new parking lot to reach it or <br />whether access would also be provided directly from Woodhill Drive. <br />Mr. Freihammer explained that primary access to the License and Passport <br />Center will be from Woodhill Drive under all design options. The connection <br />to the east, near the maintenance operations center, would serve only as a <br />secondary access point for large vehicles or in emergencies and would not serve <br />as the main entrance. There will be no direct access to Lexington Avenue, and <br />Page 17 of 18 <br />