Agenda - Council Work Session - 01/06/2004

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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Topic Report: Ramsey Town Center 2nd Addition By: Patrick Trudgeon, AICP, Assistant Community Development Director Background: Ramsey Town Center LLC and D.R. Horton Homes have submitted a sketch plan to develop 98 townhome and condominiums on 7.96 acres contained in Outlot BB of the Ramsey Town Center Addition Final Plat. The proposed development will take place north of the recently approved P.A.C.T. Charter School and the proposed East Ramsey Parkway. The subject property is currently zoned Town Center-4b Neighborhood District (TC-4b). The TC-4b District allows for residential uses at a net density of up to 15 units per acre. The sketch plan shows a net density of 12.1 units per acre. The sketch plan shows 74 townhomes in 14 separate buildings. (3 four-unit buildings, 4 five- unit buildings, and 7 six-unit buildings). The 22 condominiums are located in three buildings (1 six-unit building and 2 eight-unit buildings). Detailed plans and elevations of these units will be provided as part of the site plan approval process. There were several items that Staff raised as part of the Sketch Review as outlined in the City Staff Review letter dated November 26, 2003. (See attached letter). At their December 4, 2003 meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed these items. The Planning Commission stated that they would like to have some more green space on the east side of the development and they were comfortable with the use of private and public streets as recommended by City Staff. They noted some concern regarding the driveway lengths but recognized that longer driveways conflicted with the maximum setback of 20 feet contained in the Town Center Zoning District. The Planning Commission felt the shorter driveways may be acceptable, but Staff should bring back some rationale on why they should be allowed. The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the sketch plan of Ramsey Town Center 2na Addition as presented at Planning Commission meeting, contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated November 26, 2003 and design changes discussed, including expanding green space on the eastem half. Staffhas included a copy of the submitted prelhninary plat received on December 29, 2003. The Developer attempted to revise the plan based on Staffand Planning Commission input. It should be pointed out that staffhas not had a chance to review the plat. However, the preliminary plat is provided for your information. The preliminary plat will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at their February 5, 2004 meeting.