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The site plan is proposing a public street through the development that will connect to a private street located on the Lord of Life Church property. Private drives are being proposed throughout the development as access points from the townhome units to Cobalt Street which in turn provides access to Sunwood Drive. The landscaping plan generally meets City requirements. The project is subject to the review and permitting process of the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (TN{O). The development will be required to obtain a permit from lvlnDot showing the post and pre development calculations in order to review any impact on State Highway #47 right-of-way. MnDot submitted a letter dated November 13, 2001 in which a comment was made in regard to the development being located along State Highway #47. It is MnDot's opinion that traffic along State Highway #47 could possibly exceed noise level standards established by the MPCA. Minnesota Pule 7030.0030 states that Cities are the responsible agency for enforcing MPCA noise level standards. Orrin Thompson Homes has hired a consultant to study projected traffic noise levels produced on State Highway #47 for the next 20 years. In the event that the study reveals that traffic noise levels will exceed MPCA standards the City will require some form of sound mitigation. Proposed sound mitigation measures will be subject to the City Engineers review. It should be noted that the Highway #47 improvement project included the construction of a sound wall along the east side. Recommendation: The Planning Commission met on December 4, 2001 and recommended that the City Council approve the site plan for Birch Hill Lodges contingent upon compliance with Staff Review Letter dated November 30, 2001 revised December I4, 2001. Council Action: Motion to approve the site plan for Birch Hill Lodges contingent upon compliance with City Staff review letter' dated November 30, 2001, revised December 14, 2001 and receiving a' rezoning, comprehensive plfamendment, and final plat approval.. _~ . / Motion to deny the site pl~ fpr Birch Hill Lodges. ' CC: 12/18/01 Review Checklist: Community Development Director Principal Planner City Administrator City Engineer(s) Building Inspectors -170- I I: ! I I I I I I I' i I I I I I I