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maximum lot coverage restrieti0n established inCity Code. The site plan is proposing sufficient parking stalls. Associate Planner Wald explained the: site will derive access from Riverdale Drive. The proposed concrete block and brick accentlexterior materials are permitted and desired in the B-2 District. The grading and drainage plan is generally acceptable. The landscaping plan is acceptable. She advised the Planning. Commission reviewed the site plan at their February 3, 2005 meeting. The Planning Commissi~n redommended that the City Council grant site plan approval contingent upon comp!ianCe with City Staff Review Letter dated January 28, 2005, revised February 18, 2005. Associate Planner Wald indicated this lot ~was Platted as part of Rivenwick Village. Due to staff oversight, trail fees and park dedication was inot collected for this property. Staff is in the process of working this out with!Village:Bank :and the developer of this site. The Staff Review Letter clearly states the property is subject to Park dedication fees and Trail fees. Councilmember Elvig stated he sees both of these organizations as very upstanding. However, the City has just learned a massive lesson; Which is to be certain that funds are paid prior to issuing permits. ~ Motion by Councilmember ElVig, SecOnded :by Councilmember Strommen, to approve the proposed site plan contingent upon cOmpliance, with City Staff Review Letter dated January 28, 2005, revised February 18, 2005, Contingent;on collection of Park dedication fees and Trail fees. Further discussion: Mayor Gamec requested staff review the landscaping and trees on the Highway 10 corridor. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Strommen, Cook, Jeffi'ey, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: NOne. Case #8: Request for Sketch Plan Review of Ramsey Town Center ,./th Addition Case of Ramsey Town center LLC Assistant Community Development DirectOr/EDA Executive Director Frolik explained Ramsey Town Center, LLC has submitted a sketch plan to develop 152 townhomes on 12.6 acres contained in portions of Outlots U and B of Ramsey Town Center Addition. The proposed development is located south of BunkerLake BOulevard, east and west of Rhinestone Street NW. The subject property is currently zoned Town Center-4b Neighborhood District (TC-4b). The TC-4b District allows for residential uses at a.net density of up to 15 units per acre. The sketch plan shows a gross density of 12.6 units per acre. The sketch plan shows 152 townhomes. The TC-4b zoning district has a minitnum 20-foOt front yard setback; all structures must be a minimum of two stories, with a maximum of four stories. Detailed plans and architectural elements and elevations of these units Will be 'provided as part of the preliminary site plan approval process. The sketch plan shows acombination of public and private streets. City C°unciFFebruary 22, 2005 Page 1t: of 31