Agenda - Council Work Session - 04/25/2017

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Additional Discussion Points: 7550 Sunwood Drive NW • Ramsey, MN 55303 City Hall: 763.427.1410 • Fax: 763.427.5543 www.cityoframsey.com and is in line with other professional services the City employs in development review. The cost of these services are the responsibility of the Developer. * The intent of design requirements is to maintain a consistent development look and acknowledge the pride and planning that went into the vision of this development. The tradeoff of a more densely developed areas was an acknowledgement of the need to 'step up' architectural design. * All single-family homes in The COR shall include/not include a porch that protrudes from the front of the home, even with the garage, and not a recessed entry in the middle of the home. * Over the next several months, the Planning Commission will better define front porches and if any additional design requirements or restrictions (i.e. split entry homes) are warranted.. * Buildings in the Downtown District shall include a minimum of 50% brick. Vinyl siding shall not be allowed. Fiber cement panels shall be allowed as a complimentary material. * Buildings in the Residential District shall have a minimum of 35% brick or stone on the front facade. Vinyl siding is allowed. Private Open Space and Stormwater Design The Planning Commission has expressed a concern over a perceived lack of private open space in medium density development as well as depth and steep slopes of stormwater ponds within the development due to the higher density nature. This concern has not yet been resolved, but will continue to be discussed during Phases II and III of the Plan Amendment. The City shall take into account sidewalks, greenways, and other private and innovative improvements (such as wonerfs). It is our mission to work together to responsibly grow our community, and to provide quality, cost-ef,Jective and efficient government services. The COR Interim Development Plan Page 18 of 20