Agenda - Planning Commission - 11/05/2001

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The site plan is proposing a public street through the development that will connect to a private street located on the Lord of Life property. The private street located on the Lord of Life property will contain a public access easement that provides public access. The site plan is proposing private streets through the development as access points from the townhome units to the public street which then provides access to Sunwood Drive. The City will be requesting that the private access drives also provide for a public access easement. The City Engineer has made some preliminary grading and drainage comments, however a detailed drainage and grading plan will be addressed during the preliminary plat of Ramsey Lodges. The project is subject to the review and permitting process of the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (WMO). The development will be required to obtain a permit from MnDot showing the post and pre development calculations to review any impact on State Highway #47 right-of-way. Staff is requesting further information regarding the landscaping plan. The site plan needs to be revised to include a trail along the western boundary line, a ball field that will serve the Solstice Park. The applicant will also need to submit a tree preservation plan demonstrating conservation of a reasonable amount of coniferous trees located on the property. Staff is also recommending that the applicant discuss a cooperative landscaping plan along the southern boundary line with the Lord of Life property. The outstanding landscaping issues will be address before the site plan is reviewed before the City Council. Recommendation: The site plan contains several outstanding issues and additional information needs to be provided in order for Staff to be able to determine if City requirements have been complied with. The applicant has stated reluctance to spend money on revisions to the site plan until the Planning Commission and City Council has reviewed their proposals for a land use change from commercial to residential. Therefore, it is Staffs recommendation that the site plan be tabled. The developer will be able to gain their requested direction through the comprehensive plan, rezoning, and sketch plan review conducted by the Planning Commission and City Council. When the City has received a site plan that provides the requested information and establishes the determined density on the property, Staff will be able to bring the site plan back to the Planning Commission for their full review. Commission Action: Based on your discussion. PC: 11/05/01 Review Checklist: Community Development Director Principal Planner City Administrator City Engineer(s) Building Inspections.