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(PMC). Commissioner Balch noted tandem parking on the other side of the street and asked how those spots were approved when under the current DSP they would not count. He wondered if the parking lift could be equivalent to tandem parking. He then asked if there was currently a turnaround in the parking lot. Ms. Campbell responded there was not a designated turn around. Commissioner Balch requested clarification on the requirement for a turnaround, although there was not currently a turnaround. He requested the applicant consider lifts for standard spaces. Ms. Campbell explained the spaces underneath the lift would meet the compact measurement requirements but not the standard requirements. She stated the project was already at the maximum allowable compact spaces and additional standard spaces were needed. Commissioner O'Connor asked for clarification on the number of proposed compact spaces and ground spaces. Ms. Campbell confirmed that approximately 60 percent of the spaces were compact. Commissioner O'Connor asked if the spaces were shortened with the design of the residence in the back. Ms. Campbell suggested the applicant address that question. Commissioner O'Connor then asked for further clarification on the turnaround. Ms. Campbell explained the Traffic Engineering Division stated a turnaround was required and staff had not asked about prior approvals. Commissioner Balch stated a turnaround did not currently exist. Vice Chair Brown asked if the turnaround was required for the lift spaces. Ms. Campbell explained the Traffic Engineering Division requested the turnaround for the lot to prevent cars from having to back out onto Ray Street. Ms. Clark stated she would obtain additional clarification on the Traffic Engineering Division requirement for the turnaround. Commissioner O'Connor stated there would be two fewer parking spaces on the ground because the spaces under the residence could not be used for office parking. He confirmed there were previously ten spaces, which would be reduced to eight. Vice Chair Brown also noted the previous configuration allowed backing out using the depth on the right-hand side. Vice Chair Brown inquired about the use of the building to the northwest of the property, which appeared to be a materials-based industry. Ms. Campbell stated staff's understanding was that the property was residential but potentially there was a home-based business. Vice Chair Brown then inquired if the neighboring property was three townhouses and asked if staff could provide information on the surrounding buildings from a consistency perspective. He then asked for further clarification on the operation of the lift. Ms. Campbell confirmed both sides of the lift must be operated simultaneously and there must be a car on each side before being lifted. She noted a slight gap between the two sides of the lift. Vice Chair Brown asked if there had been any comments on the item. Ms. Campbell stated no public comment had been received. Vice Chair Brown then asked for the definition of compact and standard parking spaces. Ms. Campbell responded compact was defined as eight feet wide by 16 feet long and standard was defined as 9 feet by 19 feet. NOTED PRESENT: Commissioner Pace previously joined the Zoom webinar and was noted present at 7:44 p.m. Commissioner Pace inquired how the current parking spaces would meet the requirements and whether they would change in size to include some compact parking spaces. Ms. Campbell responded there would be a slight reconfiguration of the spaces. Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 9 August 26, 2020