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Case #3: Request for Site Plan Approval of Townhouse Proposal; Case of Sherman Associates Zoning Adminiswator Frolik stated that Sherman Associates has applied for site plan approval to develop 64 townhouse units on Out. lot B of Sunfish Square, Sunfish Square is located at the northeast comer of County Roads//116 and 4/57. The property consists of 8.7 acres. Under Multiple Residential zoning (15 units per acre), the property is eligible for 130 units. The proposal is for 29 2-bedroom units and 35 3-bedroom units (3 of which will be handicapped approved). A private road extension from 14tst Lane on the east and 142nd Land on the north is proposed to provide access to the development. Staff supports the private road concept as it provides the opportunity for narrower streets, thereby increasing green space and snow storage area. When Sunfish Square was platted, it was determined that the northeast comer of the Multiple Residential parcel would be reserved for a drainage pond. It was also determined that this area should be landscaped to create a natural buffer from some of the adjacent single family homes. No screening from adjacent single family residences is required by City Code, however, ali units do maintain a minimum setback of 35 feet from property lines. The adjacent single family homes are also subject to a 35 foot setback from the property line of Outlot B, and the combination of setbacks results in a 70-foot buffer area between the townhouses and the single family homes. City Code requires 146 parking stalls; 171 are proposed. Staff has recommended that the developer create and perpetually maintain a tot lot on site. Park dedication would be assessed at the time the property is platted. A minor subdivision will be required to remove the outlot designation and render the property buildable. George Sherman of Sherman Associates reiterated they propose to plat the site at moderate density, half of what it is zoned for. He explained that all units will have garages and parking. He commented this wilt be a high-quality housing project. Mr, Sherman explained there will be four units per building, but they are not considered quads because they will be four units in a row with a driveway being shared by each two units. Commissioner Deemer advised that the setback for property adjacent to County Roads #57 and #116 is changing, and by the time this returns to the Planning Commission there will be an additional i5 feet of leeway. Mr. Sherman noted that there are natural barriers restricting the layout, but this information is helpful and appreciated. Commissioner Deemer also advised that there is an abandoned well located on the northwest comer of the property, and he will be looking for certification of closure. Commissioner Thorud inquired if these units will be individually sold. Mr. Sherman replied that they will be rental units, and therefore, this will remain one lot. Discussion ensued regarding rent, and Mr. Sherman advised that there will be no Section 8 leasing. Kathy Boland, 6280 141st Lane N.W. - inquired whether there will be a manager living on the property who is available 24 hours a day. Mr. Sherman stated that he will be the owner and he lives in Minneapolis, however, he will have a manager living on-site 24 hours a day. Ms. Boland mentioned the streets being narrower, and inquired whether there will be sufficient emergency access. Planning Commission/March 4, 1996 Page 6 of 15 I I I I I I I, I I I I I I I