Agenda - Planning Commission - 11/04/2004

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?tun [ieview' Town Center Gardens 3rd.~4cidition 30, 2004 ~evt'.5'ecf.' October 29, 2004 Park Dedication: The proposed plat will be [orwarded to the P~rk Commission fbr a recommendation on park dedication. The C[U has the option for. cash, [and, or a combination or' the two. It should be noted that. the Par~ Dedication ~e in effect at the time ot~ final plat approval is w-hat will be charged. Sidewalks: City Code requires the installation sidewalks along one side of all non cul-de- sac ?,.tsuc streets. ~de ,rinks will need to be shown on the prelimina~ p~at. l O. Trail Deve[osment and Tmii Fees: Staff is recommending that a trail be constructed on :he northern boundary of the plat (149tn Ave NW) and the eastern, boundary of :he plat (Ramsey Blvd). Staff will also recommend that the trail .be connected at 149~ Ave and Ramsey 131vd d-u'ough the MenkYeld parcel, and that trail credit be given ~br this portion only. ft should be noted that the Trail fee in effect at the time of final plat approval is what ,,rill be charged. Open Space: City Ordinances require that at least 40°,/o of the development consist of' open space. Qualila/lng areas include grassed lawns, landscaped areas, g. ardens, naZural areas, l:andscape rock. mulch, wetlands, and ponding areas. At least 10% of the open space must be shown as an easily identi:t2able common area for the use of'the surrounding residents. Please provide this information as part of the preliminary, plat submittal. Storm,.,vater Manaeement Fee: The City has enacted a stormwater management fee' the payment of this ~'ee. will 5e required prior to recording.the plat. 13. Sewer and Water Trunk FeeS: Sewer and water trunk fees will need to be paid prior to the t'elease or' the final plat for recording. It should be noted that the Trunk fees in eft%ct a~ :he time of final plat approval is what will be char~ed. i4. Tree Presetwation Plan: A tree preservation plan ,,vas prepared for the entire site with the n~st phase of Town Center Gardens. Staff will provide more detailed comments on tree preservation tbr the 3~n Addition at the preliminary plat stage. Density Transitionin_~: Ci~ Ordinances require a transition between higher densiV developments and lower densi~ developments. 'This development may require some or' transitioning along that portion of ~he development along 149~h Ave NV¢-, as well as at the northwest edge of the developmen~ property,. &cceptable fOrThS Of transidoning include a hmdscape buffer or a reduction o£ densi~ along the perimeter o£ the development. This will be discussed in more detail at the prelimina~ plat stage. Other Permits' 7he developer is responsible tbr obtaining 'any permits required from 37