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35 foot height restriction. The exteriors will be finished with a combination of horizontal and shingle style vinyl siding with a masonry brick accent, and asphalt shingles. The units themselves exceed the minimum square footages established by City Code. City Staff is working with the applicant to determine any sound mitigation measures that will be required because of the proximity of the plat to T.H. #47. Per the recommendation of City Staff, the Landscape Plan has been modified to cluster plantings along Sunwood, rather than place them in a linear manner. The Grading Plan and the Utility Plans have been reviewed by the City Engineer. The development will be required to obtain a permit from the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization. Park dedication and trail fees will be satisfied with a cash payment. The City is also requesting an easement for possible future trail purposes parallel to T.H. #47. Principal Engineer Olson noted that he did discuss the recommendation of MnDOT regarding the location of the northerly access and explained that it was the City recommendation that the access be placed in an area where the 90 degree intersection could be achieved. MnDOT explained that they were only making a recommendation. Councilmember Kurak inquired if the six-foot fence will be located along the highway. Community Development Director Frolik replied yes, unless it is determined that further sound mitigation is necessary. Councihnember Hendriksen stated that when the City approved the Katnis property they allowed the building of a public street through the property and some private streets to service groups of buildings and thought of them in terms of driveways. Then The Ponds development came forward with a townhome development and they were not proposing individual driveways as private drives, but collector streets as private drives. He inquired as to how far the City is going to go with private drives. Councihnember Kurak stated that in regards to the ACCAP development they are proposing one private street to facilitate a better development on the site. Councihnember Zimmennan stated that Councilmember Kurak had stated in her campaign material that she would not vote for low income housing and now she is doing exactly that. He stated that that was a bad decision on Councilmember Kurak's part. He inquired if it will be possible for a fire truck to make the sharp turn. Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler replied that the streets met all of the City's road standards. Jeff Johnson, ACCAP, explained that the rent on the units would range from $700 to $1,200. The units will all have two car garages and will be rented by working families. He stated that that units are considered affordable housing not low income housing and noted that the rent cannot be paid by public assistance. City Council/March 26, 2002 Page 16 of 25