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e . . Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, to move Case #8 to follow Case #10. Further discussion: Mayor Gamec stated that until they make it a policy to rezone a property contingent on a plan he will not vote in favor of the motion. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Hendriksen, Anderson, Kurak, and Zimmerman. Voting No: Mayor Gamec. Case #9: Request for Preliminary Plat Approval of Sunflower Ridge; Case of Oakwood Land Development Community Development Director Frolik stated that Oakwood Land Development has applied for preliminary plat approval of a townhome development proposed to be named Sunflower Ridge. The property is generally located north of Alpine Drive and west of T.H. #47. The property is approximately 18.6 acres in size. The sketch plan proposed 131 units; the preliminary plat is proposing 126 units, which equates to a net density of 6.9 units per acre when the wetlands are factored out. Interpretation of lot size requirements in the current R-3 Urban Residential standards require a total lot area of 644,000 square feet for the 126 units proposed; the parcel is 812,394 square feet in area. In accordance with the new private street policy, the preliminary plat is proposing a main public street through the project area and it extends north off of Alpine Drive and continues to the north boundary of the plat, providing access to the north. There are also two public street extensions to the east into Evergreen Point. Per the Planning Commission's request at the time of sketch plan review, another public street has been incorporated into the plat that provides access to the west. The street to the west will be designed as a future through street. It was also noted at the time of sketch plan review that a majority of the driveways were onto the public streets. The developer has reworked the public streets and private driveway collectors, and reoriented buildings so that now 79 of the 126 driveways will access onto private collectors. The City Engineer has revised the specifications for curbing to allow for surmountable curb. Details have been submitted and appear to be similar to curbing allowed in other new developments. A preliminary utility plan has also been received. City staff and the developers have been working very closely to coordinate the design and installation of the utilities in Sunflower Ridge and Evergreen Point to the east and Wildlife Sanctuary 2nd and 3rd Addition to the north. The Comprehensive Stormwater Plan for the area was updated by Hakanson Anderson. The Planning Commission conducted the preliminary plat public hearing on May 2. There were no verbal or written comments submitted. The Planning Commission recommended preliminary plat approval subject to compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated April 24, 2002, revision dated May 23, 2002. Councilmember Kurak inquired if the parks will be passive parks. Community Development Director Frolik replied that they will have common green space, not dedicated park. City Council/May 28, 2002 Page 18 of 25