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Staff Review: Diamonds Sports Bar March 9, 1998 Page 3 of 4 also recommends a minimum of 84 spaces for the patio occupancy level and 75 for the ballfields and 25 for volleybah courts, for a total of 309 spaces; the plan proposes 281. In addition, there should be at least 25 feet of center lane for maneuvering into the parking spaces. There are areas iv this parking plan that are deficient. Staff is also concerned that unprotected parking spaces in danger of being struck by foul or long balls are practically useless. The Lighting Plan prepared by Lindell Engineering, Inc. dated February 12, 1998, shows a planned future expansion to the bar and restaurant of 8,080 square feet. This plan shows only 210 parking stalls, which is a reduction of 71 stalls compared to the present site plan. This is not an acceptable parking plan for a future expansion and will have to be modified. Streets: To be consistent with the City's comprehensive thoroughfare plan, 80 feet of right-of- way needs to be obtained to accommodate both Riverdale Drive on the northern edge of the plat and Traprock Street on the eastern boundary of the plat. Only 60 feet is proposed to be dedicated for Riverdale and I4 additional feet need to be dedicated to bring the existing 66 feet up to Municipal State Aid (MSA) standards. It is unclear how much additional right-of-way is being dedicated for Traprock Street. A portion of Traprock will need to be constructed in order to accommodate this development. Drainage and Grading: The existing contours are presented on Sheet C1 of 4, and a generalized drainage plan is included on that plan. A more detailed grading plan will be needed before construction which should be submitted for review and comment. It is assumed that the earthwork can be balanced on-site. The general drainage plan for the parking lot and building has the mn-off being conducted to two drainage ponds located on the southeast and northwest comers of the site. particular attention needs to be directed to the points at which collected nm- off is discharged onto the drainage swale. This area is very vulnerable to erosion. An erosion control detail should be submitted for approval. In addition, drainage from the ballfields should not be directed to the adjoining property. There is not sufficient space to allow the interfield discharge swales to be directed along the edge of the outfields and into the storm ponds. Architectural Standards: The building does not exceed the 35-foot height limit and will be constructed entirely of concrete masonry units. Lighting Plan: The plan proposes to light the parking areas using 17 Decashfield 400 fixtures. The applicant will need to submit shop drawings of these particular fixtures to determine whether they meet City Code. The applicant proposes to illuminate the ballfields with fifty-two Powerspot 20 IN fixtures mounted on 14 standards. The very nature of ballfield lighting is inconsistent with the City's commercial and industrial lighting policy, which is that the light source should not be visible fi.om adjacent streets and properties. We have solicited comments