ise es 546) 1) The 32 underground and 4 surface parking stalls are: sufficient to meet the requirements of the RM=5 zone. Indoor and outdoor recreation areas have been provided ag per the RM-5 zoning regulations. A reduction in front yard setback (7 feat and 11 feet 8 inches instead of 24.6 feet required) ia proposed along Whyte Avenue. This is encouraged in the siting guidelines for the Downtown Development Permit Area. All floors above the basement level, however, are get back 27 feet 6 inches from the front property line, which could reduce the impact of the building mags along the street, The following comments were received from other departments: Engineering Department: The Engineering Department will require the applicant to: a.» Undertake road, curb and gutter, and sidewalk upgrading of Whyte Avenue. b. Extend the existing storm sewer to the eaat property line, complete with manholes, catch basina and aervice connections. ¢. Install adequate street lighting elong thea front of the property. Building Department: The Building Department haa no comments for thia application. Fire Department: The Fire Department hag no objection to this application. Parks and Recreation Department: The landscaping and open space plana are to be subject to the approval of the Parke and Recreation Department. The proposed development generally conforms to the Official Community Plan, ‘he overall design of the building would appear to meet the guidelines intended for the character of the Downtown area. ER Bu pears Hf