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review and approval. The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat that includes 140 townhouses and condominium units along with Outlot B, Outlot A, and Lot 1, Block 4. Outlot B will most likely consist of commercial uses. It should be mentioned that future development of Outlot B will require detailed attention to re-mitigation measures to ensure that envirolzmental concerns are addressed and appropriate development occurs. The original preliminary plat proposed to construct a total of 195 heritage town homes and carriage condominiums. The revised preliminary plat is proposing to develop 140 townhouse and condominium units and net density has been established at 7.62 units per acre. The proposed density for the subject project is within the density criteria of 7 to 15 units per acre established in the R-3 District. The revised preliminary plat and site are requesting the same setback deviations that were approved as part of the original preliminary plat. It should be noted that the unit numbering system has changed and, therefore, the City Staff Review Letter dated June 4, 2004, will need to be updated to correspond the correct unit receiving a deviation from setback standards. The revised development will still meet the off-street parking, open space, townhouse size, and architectural standards requirements established in City Code. Associate Planner Wald reviewed that the Council had granted preliminary plat approval with the installation of an eight foot high fence, along with a 10 foot high section installed where the units were located immediately adjacent to Highway 10 for noise mitigation measures. The revised plat is providing an eight foot berm and landscaping along the berm adjacent to Highway 10 to address traffic noise concerns instead of the proposed wall. The developer was unable to construct a berm within the original plat, however, with the proposed revision, a berm is now possible. The Council will need to discuss whether the proposed eight foot berm and related landscaping will meet the intent of the Council's sound mitigation measures approved as part of the original preliminary plat. It should be noted the condominium unit that was located closest to Highway 10 has been removed from the plat. Associate Planner Wald indicated the revised preliminary plat proposes several desired changes: 1) An eight foot berm with extensive landscaping is being proposed to address traffic noise concerns along Highway 10. 2) All ponding is being directed into an existing pond and drainage easement pattern throughout the development. 3) A mixture of commercial and residential uses will be more closely integrated within the MU-PUD zoned property. Staff recommends approval of the revised preliminary plat. Councihnember Kurak i~quired about the issue of the sidewalk being included on both sides of the street. Associate Planner Wald replied that will be addressed in the final plat. Councilmember Zimmerman asked if there will be eight feet of berm plus the eight foot fence. Associate Planner Wald replied there would be eight feet of berm with landscaping on top. This does not meet the MPCA decibel standard, but the Council approved a wall that did not meet the standard either. City Council/June 8, 2004 Page 15 of 23