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variety of architectural features, including bay windows, second story porches, articulated walls, <br />and different roof styles. <br /> <br />Staff has reviewed the information provided and finds them generally acceptable. The distinct <br />architectm'at features wilI address Staff's original concern about seeing a "wall of units". These <br />features break up the units as viewed from the street to bring about a pleasing visual aesthetic. <br />Staff would like to point out that as the Town Center continues to develop in future phases, the <br />City would like to see additional colors to be used for the exterior besides the neutral earth tones <br />that are so prevalent in other townhome developments within the City. <br /> <br />As the Town Center Development Guidelines are not completed at this point, Staff is unable to <br />review the design and architecture any further. While the proposed style and architecture shown <br />for the units are acceptable for this development, it is critical that the Development Guidelines <br />are completed and sent to the City for review and approval before additional residential units are <br />approved. <br /> <br />The setbacks of the units and the lengths of the driveways were discussed as part of the <br />preliminary plat review and are acceptable to Staff as shown on the site plan. <br /> <br />As mentioned in the Staff Review Letter, the landscaping plan is generally acceptable subject to <br />swapping some of the deciduous trees for coniferous trees and relocating some of the shrubs <br />closer to the back-to-back units. <br /> <br />The City is requiring a sign plan showing all address, street, and traffic control signs in order <br />ensure an orderly look fbr the development. <br /> <br />It should be noted that a final site plan will need to be submitted and approved along with the <br />final plat. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />Staff recommends approval of the preliminmy site plan subject to compliance with the City Staff <br />Review Letter dated January 30, 2004 and approval of the preliminary plat for Ramsey Town <br />Center 2nd Addition. <br /> <br />Commission Action: <br /> <br />Motion to recommend approval of the preliminary site plan subject to compliance with the City <br />Staff Review Letter dated January 30, 2004 and approval of the preliminary plat for Ramsey <br />Town Center 2ad Addition. <br /> <br />Motion to recommend denial of site plan of Ramsey Town Center 2nd Addition. <br /> <br />82 <br /> <br /> <br />