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0 Grading & Drab~age Plan Landscape Pkm The development of the 12 townhouse units on the property ,,,,'ill actually be a decrease in the density originally approved at the sketch plan stage of the 1984 PUD from 1 unit per 2.6 acres to 1 unit per 4.5 acres. Even with sanitary, sewer and municipal water, the density of 30-40 units originally approved at the sketch plan stage is not appropriate in this area immediately adjacent to single family homes. There is the opportunity to enhance existing development and the value of neighboring single family homes by approving 12 townhomes now rather than being obligated to allow the development of 30-40 condos or apartments in the future. With the development of the townhomes, the density will still be less, 1 un/t per 4.5 acres, than the approved density for a similar PUD in Ramsey with a golf course, 1 unit per 4.25 acres. The development of the remaining outlot and lot with 12 townhomes will exhaust the subdivision of developable land and bring final closure to the PUD. As you will note in the City Staff review letter, there were concerns with soils and drainage in the area and the design of the septic systems. Since the issuance of that review letter, the developer has submitted a revised gading and drainage plan that meets with the City Engineer's approval and also provides for a sedimentation basin and an erosion control plan. The developer has also submitted septic system design plans that have been reviewed by the City Engineer and City Building Official. Minor modifications were recommended by Staff and are being incorporated. In accordance with the review letter, the developer also submitted a Landscape Plan that proposes to establish a berm planted with trees between the townhouses and several adjacent homes to the west. No other landscaping or screening is proposed. As with all other plats, the development ageement will require the planting of one 2-inch diameter tree (or equivalent thereof) for each of the twelve units in addition to the landscaped berm. The townhouses are proposed to be served by a private road. Although the City is not the enforcing agency, the City will be requesting to be provided with a copy of the covenants for future reference and to ensure adequate attention is given to the details of how the private road will be maintained and the course of action in the even of septic system failures. It has been determined that park dedication will be satisfied by a cash payment. Recommendation: City Staff is recommending preliminary pIat approval. Council Action: Motion to: Approve/deny the preliminary plat for Townhouses of Rum River Hills in accordance with the with City Staff Review Letter dated October 27, 1994. Review Checklist: CC: City Administrator City Engineer Building Official Parks & Utilities Supervisor 12/13/94