overall design. However, we do have concerns that it may not be viable in this <br />area due to the high water table during much of the year. If underground parking <br />is not viable, the site plan would require significant changes. Therefore we <br />request a determination by a qualified professional that below-grade <br />underground parking is viable and an explanation for how it would be <br />maintained in a safe and dry condition in the event of heavy rains and <br />possible power failures. <br />The proposed site plan does not clearly show the proposed building projections <br />into the setback area beyond the building footprint. These projections may affect <br />the streetscape and are therefore an essential part of landscaping, pedestrian <br />orientation, building setbacks, and building frontage that should be considered <br />as part of this adjustment review. We request that the site plan be modified to <br />show the amount of all building projections beyond the footprint. This <br />could be accomplished with a colored dashed line, or similar indication. A <br />3D rendering would be highly desirable to assist the general public in <br />visualizing and comprehending the proposal. <br />Relevant code is EC 9.8030(2)(a) <br />(1) Contributes to the continuity of building facades along the street. <br />(2) Creates an attractive pedestrian environment along all adjacent <br />streets. <br />Applicant is requesting a variance from: <br />EC 9.5500(11)(b)(2) Parking drives for multiple-family developments <br />with more than 20 units shall be designed so as to permit no through- <br />motor vehicle movements. <br />This change may result in "cut-through" traffic and other problems and the <br />Applicant has not provided a clear and sufficient justification for a variance. <br />Speed bumps and other traffic calming devices could be added to this design to <br />minimize cut-through traffic. <br />Applicant is requesting a variance from parking lot design standards for required <br />islands between parking areas. The revised site plan (dated 12/15/16) appears to <br />shows a reduced landscape buffer area around parking areas. This creates <br />Fodor & Associates - Page 2 <br />