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PrelimiJ~aO, Plat and Site Plan Review: Town Center Gardens 3rd Addition February 25, 2005 Revi.5'ed: March 31, 2005, April 8, 2005 Page 3 of 8 The private streets as shown on the site plan comply with City Code. Grading and Drainage: A drainage and grading plan has been submitted. A permit will need to be obtained from the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization and the MPCA for this development and wetlands must be delineated. Engineering staff will be completing review of this plan and providing comments at the City Council meeting. Traffic Generation Analysis: A traffic analysis was completed for the entire site for the first phase of Town Center Gardens, which accommodates the development associated with the-3ret Addition. The analysis did not indicate the need for revisions in traffic signage. The Town Center Project to the south will create traffic impacts and projects are proposed for improving Ramsey Bo.ulevard and Bunker Lake Boulevard adjacent to the site. Utilities and Water Usage: The development will be served by municipal water and sanitary sewer. Connection will be made to the existing stubs installed as part of the first phase of the project. ?rovision must be made to connect the watermain to Ramsey Town Center at 147th Lane. Review of the stormwater calculations submitted for this project and the first phase indicate that the volume of the Phase l pond has increased. Phase 2 changed the shape of the pond and this project proposes filling a portion of the pond to facilitate lot grading. Please verify the volume of the existing pond. Please provide hydrants at the intersection of B Street and Driveway 2 and south of the intersection of Peridot and 148th Avenue. The city has adopted a sprinkler ordinance for multi- fb. mily units. The final utility plans must provide the water services that will allow the builders to meet the requirements of the ordinance. Engineering staff will providing additional comments on utilities at the Council meeting. Townhouse Design: The site plan is proposing 6 different unit types on the site: craftsman-style 8~plex condominiums, two-story 8-plex townhomes, three-story 8-plex townhomes, two styles of two-story 6-plex rowhouse townhomes, and single-family. Allowable exterior treatments include brick, wood, and vinyl siding. The R-2 Residential District and Town Center Development Guidelines have the following architectural design requirements: 1. The front exterior building finish must consist of a minimum of 35% face brick, natural stone, or stucco (excluding window and door area in the calculation). This requirement shall also apply to the side of a building when it faces a public street. 2. Multiple-dwelling developments that face County highways, State highways, or MSA roads must vary structure orientation. 3. A minimum of 3 colors must be used for each multiple-dwelling building. A color palette must be submitted. Elements that may count towards this requirement' include 'siding, trim, doors, and garage doors.