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Commissi~mer Van Scoy indicated that given that, it would seem to make more sense to move <br />the pocket park on the southerly block away from the town center park. <br /> <br />ivlr. Fcgcs reminded the Planning Commission that they are not only trying to provide a green <br />>;pacCz with townhouses around it, but also provide a view and entry to the other parks and trails. <br /> <br />Chai rpt:rson Nixt asked what the intent is with this development to try and move people toward <br />I3laces to work and play. He asked if this area would be connected so it will provide a consistent <br />!.rail ()r si(lcwalk down to the center of Town Center. <br /> <br />IVlr. l-'eges indicated they will better identify all of that at preliminary plat. He advised they have <br />thc regional park system and an internal park system. He stated they want to keep the ultimate <br />(:,.mnection into the regional park system in mind as they develop these smaller areas. <br /> . <br />/\s:.;t. Community Development Director Frolik stated it is her understanding that there will be <br />t~'ail o~-t both sides of Rhinestone that will get people through the town center park to the core of <br />'l'ow~-~ Ccmcr. She indicated there will also be sidewalks to get people to the trail. <br /> <br />Chairpcrs{m Nixt asked if Mr. Feges is looking at similar sizes, colors, etc. that will complement <br />what th.e ()thor developers are doing on adjacent parcels. <br /> <br />M~-. I.'cgcs indicated they will be compatible, but that does not mean monochromatic. <br /> <br />Chairpers(>n Nixt asked that they work with the other developers on color palette so there are not <br /> lines from one builder to another. <br /> <br />Mr. Feges stated he believes they will see on the outer edges that the units are more residential <br />I()oking with gable roofs, but as you get closer to the core you will see more flat roofs and urban <br />designs, lie suggested they have a workshop in the next 60 days to discuss design concepts, etc. <br /> <br />M{~tiot~. by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Watson, to approve the sketch <br />plan ~[' Ramsey Town Center 7th Addition 'contingent upon compliance with the City Staff <br />},l~cview Letter dated January 27, 2005. <br /> <br />I:urther [)iscussion: Commissioner Johnson noted he would add the comments provided by <br />Chairperson Nixt; that a clear method be determined on how you can move people on sidewalks <br />;md tr~fils to the downtown area without those people having to be in driveways. <br /> <br />('l~airpcrson Nixt indicated his final thought would be that as they look at ways to lay out the <br />i')rtzlim inary plat he would like to see an interconnection within the development that he does not <br />sec n~w. f-le stated he will support it now, but if he does not see that interconnection as it moves <br />l~)i'ward hc will not support it. He indicated it may even be a foot corridor that is only Seasonably <br />~.;c~:~zssiblc, but something is needed. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/February 3, 2005 <br /> Page 9 of 15 <br /> <br /> <br />