Two building connected by bridge.

The project involves two buildings, one is an office+workshop (50,000 sqf) and the second building is Dining area for the first building (7,000 sqf). They are connected by a bridge at ground level. The question is, is it possible to register one project, since there is a single HVAC chilled water plant, common electric meter, and the bridge is closed and conditioned? According to MPR Supplemental guidance buildings "Gross floor area... other than parking and circulation should be contiguous throughout the structure" I don't quite get what they mean. Does the bridge connecting the buildings enough? Thanks in advance! Happy new year. Santiago.