Agenda - Planning Commission - 01/31/2013 - Special

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Review File: Seasons of Ramsey Preliminary Plat Review -Planning Division January 25, 2013 Page 2 of 7 Side yard Rear yard None, unless required by building code; None, unless required by building code. It appears that the proposed Plat generally conforms with setback requirements. Public Streets: The plat will derive access from 147th Lane. The plat also contemplates vacating 147th Circle, converting that section of public roadway to a private street. Staff finds this generally acceptable, as the plat also proposes to extend 147th Lane westerly to connect to Town Center Drive. The net result is the elimination of a dead-end street and provides connectivity and circulation north of Bunker Lake Boulevard between the Town Center Gardens and North Commons areas. The street names must be aligned with the Anoka County Street Name Grid and must be reflected on all future submittals. Private Streets: The table below indicates City Code requirements for private street lengths: Maximum private street length without a turnaround provided 200 feet Maximum private street length with a turning provision provided 300 feet Maximum private street length with a cul-de- sac provided 600 feet, when exceeding the 300 foot length requirement, the private street width must be 32 feet. The private streets as shown on the site plan comply with the length restrictions. All of the private streets are 24 feet wide. City Code prohibits on -street parking on 24 foot wide private streets. The Development Contract will require all private streets to be signed for "No Parking". The Developer will be responsible for the cost of the signs, including installation, as a Stage I Improvement in the Development Contract. The Owner will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance costs associated with the signs. Sidewalk and Trails. Sidewalks are required on both sides of all public streets. Staff requests that additional connections to the public sidewalk system be provided from individual units. The City is open to ideas and alternative scenarios to address this request. In addition, it is requested that you provide a trail easement along the east side of Town Center Drive to allow for a future trail connection. Sidewalk construction along this segment shall still be required at this time. Open Space: The Town Center Development Review Guidelines encourage the integration of private courtyards and pocket parks within the COR-4 Neighborhood District. These small green areas provide important breathing space, contribute to stormwater management, and offer additional recreational amenities to serve the building tenants. The preliminary site plan complies with the development guidelines and provides green spaces for recreational and stormwater management purposes on each block. Permits: The applicant is responsible to secure all required permits for this project; including but not limited to an MPCA NPDES construction permit, a Lower Rum River Watershed Organization permit,