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Commissioner Van Scoy asked about parking standards in COR -2a and COR -2b along the streets <br />and how many spaces would be allowed to be parked along the roadway. <br />Development Manager Lazan stated in COR 2, the building frontage requirement is eliminated <br />and replaced in portion by landscape screening or architectural walls. <br />Consultant Lindahl stated that the Development Plan chooses the primary frontage and explained <br />the percentage of "build -to" that shall be required. Parking is allowed in the front yard. She <br />explained the 40% build -to or building coverage. <br />Discussion ensued regarding appropriate building frontage and placement. <br />Commissioner Brauer stated this looks like too traditional of a retail area. He provided examples <br />of alternative parking strategies for retail. Commissioner Brauer also expressed concern that the <br />City should complete this in a fashion that acknowledges the original vision. <br />Discussion ensued regarding the changes from Ramsey Town Center Master Plan and The COR <br />Development Plan. <br />Consultant Lindahl stated the importance of the streetscape serving as screening for certain areas <br />of the development, especially along the parkway. <br />Development Manager Lazan provided background on the street hierarchy and standards tied to <br />street types. <br />Commissioner Brauer provided an example of Stantonville and the need of that development to <br />drive from store to store, being auto dominant. Commissioner Brauer stated there were certain <br />dangers for pedestrians in this environment and congestion issues. He also expressed a desire to <br />ensure proper function of the roundabouts and give consideration to pedestrian walkability. <br />Discussion ensued regarding the design of The COR Development Plan. <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Chairperson Levine, seconded by Commissioner Van Scoy, to adjourn the meeting. <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners, Van Scoy, Schiller, Bauer, <br />Brauer, and Field. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Dunaway. <br />The Planning Commission work session adjourned at 7:00 p.m. <br />Planning Commission Work Session /December 1, 2011 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />