Agenda - Planning Commission - 03/04/1996

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City of Ramsey 15153 NOWTHEN BOULEVARD N.W., RAMSEY, MINNESOTA 55302 PHONE (612) 427-1410 FAX (612) 427-5543 TDD (6i2) 427-8591 February 21, 1996 Mr. George Sherman Sherman Associates, Inc. 1525 South Fourth Street #200 Minneapolis, Mn 55454 Re: Proposed site plan for townhomes Dear Mr. Sherman: We are in receipt of your proposed site plan to develop townhomes on Outlot B, Sunfish Square, in Ramsey. The site plan consists of one (1) sheet dated received by the City on February 13, 1996. We are also in receipt of a Landscape Plan, Utility Plan and Typical Unit Floor Plan, also received on February 13, t996. We offer the following comments: General: The subject property is currently designated as an outlot and as such is considered unbuildable. A minor subdivision to replat the property into a lot and block would be required prior to any construction taking place on the property. The development proposal is for 64 townhome units (29 2-bedroom and 35 3- bedroom). Zoning: The subject property is zoned Multiple Residential (MR) for which multi- family housing is a permitted use. Density: The subject property is 8.7 acres in size and the MR District allows up to I5 units per acre. The site plan proposes to develop 64 townhome rental units which equates to a density of 7.3 units per acre. Street Access: Access to the units is proposed to be provided via private road extensions offof 142nd Lane to the east and t42nd Lane on the north, City Staff supports the private road concept in the higher density residential areas because the developer is then permitted to build narrower streets which provides the opportunity for more green space, more off-street parking nodes and more area for snow storage. "No Through Signs" could be posted at the development entrances on 142nd and 141st, although it is not anticipated that there will be a significant amount of through traffic. The private road will be paved and finished with a concrete curb. Grading and Drainage: A grading and drainage plan would be required at the time the property is replatted into a buildable lot. The northeast comer of the property has been previously' slated for a drainage retention area. Calculations should be submitted showing the runoff will not increase the elevation in this pond above 872 for a 100 year event. The pond may be excavated to increase available dead storage if necessary.