Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 03/19/2018

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5. POLICY BOARD BUSINESS 5.01: Review Sketch Plan for Centra Homes City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He reported that the City has received an application for Sketch Plan review of a detached townhome project proposed by Centra Homes. He stated that the residential project is located at the southwest corner of Ramsey Boulevard and Bunker Lake Boulevard and proposed 40 detached townhome units. He noted that this is not an item that requires action and is simply an opportunity for the Board to provide input. Board Member Anderson asked if the City has worked with Centra Homes previously. City Planner Anderson stated that although Centra has experience in surrounding communities, he is not aware of any projects within Ramsey. Board Member Hiatt asked if these will be multi -level townhomes and asked whether there would be attached parking provided. City Planner Anderson stated that he is unsure whether all the townhomes would be single level or multi -level homes. He noted that each unit would have an attached garage and driveway for parking. He also identified proposed visitor parking stalls on the plan. Chairperson Stodola agreed that the units are so narrow that he could not imagine that parking could be provided for the units without an attached garage. Board Member Hiatt asked and received confirmation that access would only be provided by the internal roadway and would not be accessible directly from Bunker Lake Boulevard or Ramsey Boulevard. He asked if there would be sufficient space to require trees in some fashion. City Planner Anderson replied that there will be space for shrubs and small ornamental trees along Ramsey Boulevard, noting that the plantings will occur on the private property outside of the right- of-way. He explained that staff will advise the applicant to look at the adjacent developments in attempt to match the overall aesthetic and continue that. Councilmember LeTourneau referenced the existing stand of evergreen trees at the corner of Ramsey Boulevard and Bunker Lake Boulevard and asked if there is a possibility to preserve that stand of trees. City Planner Anderson agreed that would be a preference as that tree stand would act as a great buffer for the end units. He stated that at this time he is not sure of the applicant's plans for the trees in that area. Councilmember LeTourneau proposed that language be added requesting that the applicant consider preserving that tree stand as the project moves forward. He noted that perhaps the trees are within the right-of-way and would not then be able to be proposed. City Planner Anderson noted that the right-of-way boundary shown on this sketch is an estimate. He noted that the trees would not have to be removed simply because they are within the right -of - Environmental Policy Board / February 26, 2018 Page 2 of 7