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lour 1111.1siion: To work together to reiposibty grow our community, and to provide quality, coat -effective, and efficient government ierrlcas. CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 05/24/2016 Submitted For: Eric Maass, Community Development By: Chris Anderson, Community Development Information 7. 3. Title: Consider Resolution #16-05-100 Regarding the Preliminary Plat for The Station; Case of D. R. Horton (Project No. 16-09) Purpose/Background: The City has received an Application for Preliminary Plat Approval for a 77-unit townhome development located in The COR. This plat was originally approved in 2005 and again in 2008, first as Ramsey Town Center 6th Addition, and secondly as Gables Terrace, each with minor modifications (unrelated to the number of lots proposed). Notification: Staff attempted to notify all Property Owners within 350 feet of the Subject Property. The Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Anoka County Union Herald. Observations/Alternatives: The proposed subdivision generally meets all requirements for The COR Zoning District, with necessary modifications as outlined in the Staff Review Letter. The proposed density is slightly higher than the maximum fifteen (15) units per acre prescribed in this sub -district for medium density. Ramsey Town Center 2nd addition, which consists of the two (2) blocks west of the the project site, was developed at a density of 12.1 units per acre. The Station, as proposed, is 15.78 units per acre. When averaging the two phases, the overall D.R. Horton development achieves a net density of 13.94 units per acre. The true land use component for The COR is an overall average density of ten (10) units per acre. With other developments within The COR, the actual density is coming in lower than forecasted. Staff believes it is reasonable and acceptable per the Design Framework to allow this slightly higher density for The Station when reviewed with the other two (2) now developed blocks of the original D.R. Horton project site. The Applicant has eliminated a private road access to Rhinestone Street at the request of the City due to current traffic and parking estimates. Civil Engineering Plans are generally acceptable to the City Engineer, with amendments outlined in the Staff Review Letter. Landscape Plans & Environmental Policy Board (EPB) Review. The EPB reviewed the Landscape Plan at their March 21, 2016 meeting. The EPB recommended that the interior plantings be reallocated so that the south facing units had more deciduous trees in front of them. This would be more energy efficient by providing valuable shade in the summer months while allowing sunlight through in the winter months. Secondly, with the tight pervious areas, a concern was raised about the potential of wasted water with a standard irrigation system. The EPB recommended