Agenda - Planning Commission - 03/11/2004

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Preliminary Plat and Site Plan Reivew Rivenwick 4th March 5, 2004 Page 7 of 8 20. Ground Cover/Irrigation. City Code requires all areas otherwise not improved to be established with sod~ Staff is assuming that the development will comply with this requirement. An irrigation system will need to be provided throughout the development where sodded and landscaped areas are established. The proposed irrigation system will need to be reviewed by the City Engineer. The irrigation system will need a dedicated service(s) that must be shown on the utility plan. 21. Sidewalks. In accordance with City Code, sidewalks are required on-at least one side of all non cul~de-sac public streets. A 5-foot concrete sidewalk is being proposed north of 138th Avenue, west of Street B, east and west of Driveway 12, east of Street C, north of Urban units 21-27, west of Urban units 61-68, east of Urban units 52-60, west of Urban units 41-47, east of Urban units 34-40, west of Driveway 3, and north of Urban units 8-15 It should be noted that Condo unit 51 accesses a public street and a 5 foot sidewalk is shown along the north side of this public street. The distance between the sidewalk and the garage doors is on the order of 20-23 f'eet. Sidewalk connectionsshould be shown from Driveways 8 and 10 to the trail along the north side of Riverdale Drive. 22. Trail Development. The preliminary plat will need to be revised to include an 8-foot bituminous trail north of RNerdale Drive. Construction of a trail along the north side of Riverdale Drive was a condition of the approval of Rivenwick 3~d addition. The full length of the trail has not installed due to uncertainty of the location of the accesses to this project. The trail will need to be constructed as part of this project. Trail dedication tees fbr this project are $107,250. 23. Park Dedication. The City has the option for cash, land, or a combination of the two. The 2004 park dedication rate is $2,200 per unit, therefore park dedication fees will equal $429,000. The Park and Recreation Commission have discussed utilizing park fees to improve the existing park located immediately adjacent to the development. The following is a list of proposed improvements that will further be discussed at the April Park and Recreation Commission: · A bituminous trail in the boulevard of Riverdale Park · An ag lime infield and safety fences for the existing ball field · Two hexagonal shelters, one to serve the park, and another to serve persons recreating along the Mississippi River · Irrigation for Riverdale Park · Landscape improvements · A park name monument sign The subject property is located within the Mississippi Park District. City Code states that 50% of the park dedication fees are to be spent within the park district and 50% can be allocated outside of the park district. It is anticipated that a majority of the funds allocated within the Mississippi District will be utilized to upgrade Riverdale Park. 24. Architectural Standards. City Code requires exterior wall finishes to consist of face brick, natural stone, stucco, aluminum, steel, or vinyl siding, wood, or other products approved by the City Council. The Carriage town homes are i)roposing to be constructed with full brick exterior finishes for the front side and siding for the real' elevation. Exterior materials t'br the Heritage condominiums are proposing to c6nsist of a combination of vinyl siding and brick accents. The exterior materials tbr the proposed units meet City Code requirements, fi0