In building a 15,000 sq.ft restaurant requiring 34 parking spaces, which lot is adequate for development if both lots A (100 ft x 200 ft) and B (90 ft x 210 ft) are options?

To determine the adequacy of both lots for developing a 15,000 sq. ft. restaurant that requires 34 parking spaces, it is essential to consider both the total area of each lot and how the designated parking can fit within that area.

First, let's calculate the area of each lot. Lot A has dimensions of 100 ft x 200 ft, which equals 20,000 sq. ft. Lot B, with dimensions of 90 ft x 210 ft, has an area of 18,900 sq. ft. Both of these areas exceed the requirement of 15,000 sq. ft. for the restaurant.

Next, we need to evaluate how the requirements for parking can be accommodated. Typically, a single parking space requires around 180 sq. ft. This includes space for both the vehicle and some maneuverability. With a requirement of 34 parking spaces, the total space needed for parking is approximately 6,120 sq. ft.

Now, we assess the total space available in each lot after accounting for the restaurant's footprint.

• For Lot A, if we subtract the 15,000 sq. ft. for the restaurant from its total area (20,000 sq. ft.), we have