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. . . Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to introduce an ordinance to rezoned the proposed plat of Sunflower Ridge from B-1 and B-2 Business to R-3 Urban Residential, based on the findings of fact. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Kurak, and Anderson. Voting No: Councilmembers Hendriksen and Zimmerman. Case #12: Request for Preliminary Plat Review of Evergreen Point; Case of Edina Development Principal Planner Trudgeon stated that Edina Development has submitted a preliminary plat for Evergreen Point, a 11 O-unit townhome development on the northwest corner of Alpine Drive and State Highway. #47. The property is in the process of being rezoned to R-3 Urban Residential to allow for medium density residential development. The property is approximately 24.11 acres in size. As mentioned above, the property is currently in the process of being rezoned to R-3 Urban Residential, which allows for medium density residential development at a density not to exceed seven units per acre. The preliminary plat reflects a net density (subtracting Alpine Drive and T.R. #47 road right-of-ways and wetlands) of 6.8 units per acre. The development received a variance to the 35-foot front yard setback requirement at the May 2, 2002 Board of Adjustment meeting. The structures will be set back 25 feet from the edge of the right-of-way. The proposed townhomes consist of four and six unit structures. The site plan approval process for the development will review these units in more detail. In accordance with the newly adopted street policy for multiple residential developments and suggestions from City Staff, Planning Commission, City Council, and the developer has worked diligently to design the preliminmy plat with a combination of public streets and private driveway collectors, two accesses onto Alpine Drive and two accesses to the adjacent property to the west. The City Engineer has reviewed the grading plan and made some technical recommendations for the final grading plan required at the time of final plat approval. The project is subject to the review and permitting process of the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (WMO) and MPCA. The standard drainage and utility easements are proposed around the perimeter of the plat. In accordance with City policy, the wetlands and stormwater ponds are also proposed to be encumbered with drainage easements. The proposed easements for sewer and water extensions comply with the Utility Plan. The Landscaping Plan identifies existing tree stands; either the Plan has to be modified to also identify tree removal limits, or an addendum to the Grading Plan will be required to identify both existing tree stands and removal limits. All other aspects of landscaping are reviewed as part of the Site Plan approval process. The proposed plat identifies a sidewalk along the west side of Germanium Street. A trail, rather than a sidewalk, is proposed along Fluorine Street in lieu of a trail adjacent to T.H. #47. Because of the wetland to the north, it would be difficult to install a trail adjacent to #47. The City has engaged the services of SRF to do a traffic noise level study on several pending residential proposals along T.H. #47. A 10- foot sound wall or a combination of berming and sound wall must be completed as part of this development. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminmy plat subj ect to compliance with the City staff review letter. City Council/May 28, 2002 Page 22 of 25