I cannot find the definition of parking area nor is it apparent why GBCI wants this data. Parking Area, for example, might include just the spaces or it might mean the spaces, backup areas and site circulation to and from the parking. I am working on a California Highway Patrol field station so the concept gets further distorted as does the parking area include the truck inspection area the fueling area, circulation into the auto shop, etc etc. Does anyone know what should be included? Does anyone know what this data is used for?
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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July 23, 2012 - 10:21 pm
Ann, based on what you've said so far I would take the term literally and provide a measurement of the square footage of parking areas—and not include other hardscape areas that are not used for conventional parking, such as the areas you mention.
Kyle Brunel
DGAJanuary 8, 2013 - 7:38 pm
Tristan, if you could please clarify your statement above... Does the SF of the parking area include the circulation path of travel to get to the parking spots or just the spots themselves?
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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January 8, 2013 - 9:22 pm
Kyle, I would not just count the spots, but the whole parking lot. My comment to Ann was in light of unique circumstances she mentioned.