Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 03/13/1997

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a) b) c) d) e) g) h) i) The proposal shall providefor a wider range of ]wusing types, price ranges and styles. Townhomes do provide for that wider range of housing type, style and price range. Ramsey's existing stock of multifamily housing is minimal. The proposal shall provide amenities and facilities and open spaces greater than the minimum requirements of existing zoning, tf the park dedication requirement were to be satisfied with a land dedication, the rrfinimum code ~vould'require based on the number of units is 20%. A calculation of the open space on the proposal exceeds 20%. The proposed development is compatible with the purposes and intents of this chapter (MR District regulations) and the Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the MR District is to provide appropriate development guidelines for multifamily districts. The proposed density of the plat is well within the established guidelines. The Land Use element of the City's Comprehensive Plan is outdated and Council has already taken action to slate this area for a mixture of single family, mulfifamily and commercial uses. The proposed development shall provide a minimum of 20% open space uses protected by adequate covenants or dedications. The landscaped ponding area in the northeast corner of the plat is being dedicated as a dra/nage and utility easement on the final plat The proposal shall exercise no substantial detrimental influence on the market value of surrounding propertries. Aff'urnative That the proposal shall show a favorable economic impact on the community. The development on vacant land with municipal water and sanitary sewer available to it will result in a higher use of the existing utilities and generate additional tax revenue. That the proposed use shall in no way be detrimental to the environment. The development will be served by municipal utilities and storm sewer. Numerous trees will be added to land currently void of vegetation. That the proposal shall not impose any undue burden upon the public services and facilities. The services were sized with the intent of accommodating this area. The City and School Disndct monitor population growth and plan accordingly. That the proposed development is designed in such a way to form a desirable and unified environment within its own boundaries that wiIl not be detrimental to future land uses in the area. The development will complete the development of land uses in the immediate area. The design of the development is highly uniform; perhaps more diversity would enhance the desh-eability of the development. That the propossal shall be consistent with all other applicable City and State regultations. Affirmative.