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the developer would not agree to the ten or eight foot separation between the trail and the front of the building. That option was not needed. Councihnember Kurak clarified the plat could still be moved over at later date. Assistant Public Works Director Olson responded in the affirmative if the motion is consistent with the City Staff Letter. Councilmember Cook asked if under a normal development situation the easement would go back to Town Center as a credit towards trail dedication. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied in all of the other cases where a trail was required on the property of the developer, the City required the developer to supply that trail easement without any credit of trail dedication. He is not familiar with the practice of granting a credit. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Kurak, Cook, Pearson, Strommen, and Zimmennan. Voting No: None. Case #8: Consider Request for Preliminary Site Plan Review of Ramsey Town Center 2"a Addition, Case of Ramsey Town Center LLC and D.R. Horton Homes Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon reviewed the preliminary site plan for Ramsey Town Center 2nd Addition, including the architecture of the buildings. He explained staff has reviewed the information provided and finds them generally acceptable. The distinct architectural features will address staff's original concern about seeing a "wall of units". These features break up the units as viewed from the street to bring about a pleasing visual aesthetic. Staff would like to point out that as the Town Center continues to develop in future phase, the City would like to see additional colors to be used for the exterior besides the neutral earth tones that are so prevalent in other townhome developments within the City. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon explained while the proposed style and architecture shown for the units are acceptable for this development, it is critical that the Town Center Development Guidelines are completed and sent to the City for review and approval before additional residential units are approved. As mentioned in the Staff Review Letter, the landscaping plan is generally acceptable subject to swapping some of the deciduous trees for coniferous trees and relocating some of the shrubs closer to the back-to-back units. Staff recommends approval of the preliminary site plan review subject to the Staff Review Letter. Pete Keeley, representative of ESG Architects, indicated their plan is to work out seven to eight color pallets for the townhomes. The shakes can be done in deeper colors and stay better looking for a longer time. The developer takes the option of colors seriously. Councilmember Elvig stated he is happy to hear the discussion about the color, which has been a moot point for a long time. City Council/February 24, 2004 Page 17 of 31