Minutes - Council - 09/09/2003 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

code measures height from the mean ground elevation to the mean gable height, and not to the peak, as was previously the case. The mean gable height for this unit is 34 feet. Therefore, a variance is not technically needed since the unit meets City Code. However, the new building does show a third floor, as well as 2nd story porch and a different entrance. Therefore, Shadetree Construction needed a revised site plan approved by the City of Ramsey. Staff reviewed the revised elevations and floor plans and finds them acceptable. Shadetree was requesting that all 16-units (Lots 5-20, Block 2, Alpine Meadows) be allowed to be built to the style shown on the plans. The units exceed the minimum floor space requirements and meet the exterior material requirements for the R-2 Medium Density Zoning District. The Planning Commission reviewed the revised site plan at their September 4, 2003 meeting and recommended approval subject to compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated August 29, 2003. Staff recommended site plan approval contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated August 29, 2003. Councilmember Cook inquired if the aerial ladder truck could adequately serve the units. Director of Public Works/Fire ChiefKapler replied absolutely. Councihnember Elvig stated that he appreciated that staff noticed the deviation in plans. He questioned the rationale for the deviation. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon explained that the developer has indicated that in looking at the market the new units were more desirable. Mark Strandlund, Eighty Seven, LLC, explained that they changed the design of the unit after the first units were constructed because people wanted larger units. They had thought that as long as the new units fit within the original foot print they did not need to come back to the Council. Councilmember Elvig stated that he did like the look of the new building. He inquired if there was anything that could be done to improve the look from T.H. #47. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon stated that they still would have seen the units quite significantly along T.H #47. He noted that he did talk to Mr. Kempf, the adjoining property owner, who had concerns about the second level deck, but Mr. Kempf is comfortable with the units after looking at the measurements. Councihnember Elvig questioned the height of the ACCAP units. Assistant Community Development Director Trndgeon replied that he thought the ACCAP units were 42 feet high. Councilmember Cook stated that if adding 5 ½ feet to the units will give them a better product he did not have a problem with the change. City Council/September 9, 2003 Page 6 of 16