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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ,I I I Site Plan Review: Birch Hill Lodges Page 3 of 4 December I4, 2001 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Sound Mitig.ation: MnDot submitted a letter dated November 13, 2001, a comment was made in regard to the proposed residential development being located next to State Highway #47. It is MnDot's opinion that noise levels generated by the traffic on State Highway #47 could exceed the MPCA standard and they stated that the City is the responsible agency to enforce MPCA's standards. The applicant has hired a consultant to complete a study on the traff~c noise levels that are generated on State Highway #47 including projected noise levels for the next 20 years. In the event that the study reveals that noise levels will exceed MPCA's standards; the City will be requiring a sound wall to be constructed along State Highway #47 to alleviate future noise complaints due to the traffic generated on State Highway #47. It should be noted that all sound mitigation measures are subject to the City Engineers approval. Waste Storage: City Cod~ requires all'waste storage areas to be located in the rear or side yard and they must be screened. The site plan indicates that the town.house project will not contain any designated outside waste storage areas. Off Street Parking, Design: All parking areas located in the private streets shall be paved and finished with B-6/12 concrete curbing. The individual driveway units shall also be paved. Driveway Width: City Code restricts driveway widths to 20 feet where it adjoins the road. The site indicates that the proposed driveways will comply with City Code. The private roads serving the units will be approximately 24 feet in width. Off Street Parking, Number: City Code requires 2 off-street parking spaces for each two~ bedroom unit and 2.5 parking spaces for each three bedroom unit. The site plan. is proposing 52 two bedroom units and 32 three bedroom units. Therefore the proposed development would be subject 'to providing 184'0fi-street parking spaces. Each unit will be constructed with a driveway that can provide at least two parking spaces and the site plan is proposing 1.1 off-street parking nodes that will be able to facilitate 33 additional parking spaces. The site plan is providing a total of 201 off-street parking spaces. Utilities: The development will be served by municipal water and sanitary services. Architectural Standards: The town.homes are proposed to be a combination of two-story and three story two and three bedroom units, The exteriors of the structures are proposed to consist of primarily vinyl or steel siding with accent brick or cultured stone. The roofs will be finished with asphalt shingles. The proposed vinyl or steel siding is a deviation from City Code and will require City Council approval. The maximum height for structures allowed under City Code is 35 feet. The peak of the roof on some of the townhouse units are 38 feet. The Board of Adjustment granted a variance on November 5, 2001. -183-