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Final Plat and Final Site Plan Review: Gables Terrace March 4,2008, Revised June 17, 2008 PageS 0}6 City Code calls out for a separate review of all Town Center plans by the RTC ReviewBoard, of which City Staff is a majority. Several of the Board members are no longer available to serve on the Committee,and so City Staff is incorporating the separate Board review process into the regular inter-department plan review process. 18. Off-Street Parking RequirementslDriveways: The TC-4 District requires 2 off- street parking spaces for each unit; each unit has its own driveway and 2-car garage, thus satisfying this requirement. All driveways also meet the 20-foot minimum length requirement. Parking is permitted on the adjacent streets. 19. Landscaping: The revised landscaping plan, dated June 16, 2008, is generally acceptable with the following comments: . Location of street trees may need to be adjusted at time of installation to ensure .that proper sight distances at intersections are maintained and that there is adequate spacing between trees and hydrants (at least 15 feet). . Please provide a recommended maintenance plan, including appropriatetime intervals for said maintenance, regarding the rain garden/infIltration basin area. 20. Ground CoverlIrrigation: The development is required to establish sod in all areas not improved v,rith structures or pavement. An irrigation system will need to be provided throughout the development where sodded and landscaped areas will be established. Any irrigation systems will need to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. 21. Mailbox Location: The placement of mailboxes for the townhome units should be located along the private streets when possible. Location of mailboxes along public streets will need to be clustered and is subject to the review and approval of the Streets Supervisor. . 22. Address Signage: The City will be requiring an address location sign (specifying the addresses contained in each building) to be placed at the entrance of all private streets. The required signage will assist emergency services in . locating a specifIc unit when called to the site. In order to assist Staff in review of the placement of signs andto ensure an orderly look of the site, please revise the signage and striping plan to show address signs. The address signage is subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer and Police Chief. It should be noted that signs identifying the development will require a separate sign permit. 23. RED Number: . The City has e~acted a quarterly drainage utility charge. The charge for townhomes is the same as for single family residences and is currently $8.581. quarter. -235-