Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/12/2002

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Sketch Plan Review: Town Center North Page 3 of 4 Ope_n Space: City Code requires a minimum of 40% of the development to consist of open space. Open space in this case is defined as grassed lawns, landscape areas, gardens, natural areas, landscape rock, mulch, wetlands, and ponding areas. City Code also requires 10% of the 40% required open space to be dedicated as an identifiable common area for use by. residents .of the development. It appears the development is able to meet the open space requirements established in City Code, though detailed calculations must be provided at preliminary plat, which also needs to show the 10% common area. Landscaping: A'detailed landscaping plan wiI1 be reviewed as part of the site plan review of the townhomes. It should be noted that the foll0wirig plantings will be required: Overstc~ry'lSecidu-gus 2 trees per dwelling unit Ornamental Trees 2 trees per e.ach overstory tree Skru_bs 6 trees per each overstory tree Landscaping requirements will be reviewed during site plan review. Screening: 'The proposed project area is located adjacent to an existing single family urban development and City Code requires an additional 10% in landscaping plantings to be located within the 30 foot bufferyard area located along the common boundary line. Densitw Transition: Since the development abuts a large-lot R-1 Single .Family development to the north, some type of density transition will be required. Methods for density transition include landscape buffering or .the matching of densities around the perimeter of the development property. The Planning Commission and City Council will need to have a discussion regarding the appropriate density transition method. Utilities: The-development will be served by municipal water and sanitary sewer. Options for service are: a) developer extend sewer trunk and any costs'incurred above and beyond the sewer and water trunk fees due would be the responsibility of the developer; b) the developer can wait for the interceptor; c) developer can work out a lift station plan with surrounding developments that ccmld be vacated when the interceptor gets to the area. The easement has to be large enough to accommodate the interceptor when it gets to the area. Park Dedication: The sketch Plan will be forwarded to the Park Commission for a recommendat/on on park dedication. The City has the option for cash, land, or a combination of land and cash. Any cash contribution ..will be at the rate in effect on the date of final plat approval. The current rate is $1,700 per unit.