Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/19/2005 - Special Meeting

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Prelimi. nary Plat and Preliminary Site Plan Review: Symphony. At Ramsey Town Center May I2, 2005 Page 8 of'9 21. Driveway Length/Width: Under the TC-4b Zoning Code, driveways for the back-to-back units must be 25 feet in length, as measured from the building front to-the edge of the sidewalk. Driveways for the row townhomes must be at least 20 feet in length. All of the un/ts were designed with 20 foot driveways in anticipation of the pending ordinance amendment to reduce comply with this requirement. If the City Council does not adopt the ~rdinance to amend all driveway lengths to 20 feet, the site plan will have to provide 25 foot driw',ways on the back-to-back units. 22. Landscaping: The fbllowing comments are offered regarding the landscaping: Berberix thunbergii (Japanese Barberry) is a prohibited species as outlined in the Ramsey Tree Book. Both the Ruby'Carousel and Crimson pygmy plants should be removed from thc planting schedule or replaced with alternative species. No trees should be installed within fifteen (15) feet of any hydrant. Planting specifications must be included for both plans detailing the installation methods fbr both deciduous and coniferous plants. Overall, the landscaping plans are generally acceptable, easily exceeding the minimums established in City Code. However, revised plans must be submitted that address the aforementioned concerns. Ground Cover/Irrigation: The development is required to establish sod in all areas not improved with structures or pavement. An irrigation system will need to be provided throughout the development where sodded and landscaped areas will be established. Any itqqgation systems will need to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. 24. Mailbox Location: The placement of mailboxes for the townhome units should be located along the private streets when possible. Location of mailboxes along Public streets will need to be clustered and is subject to the review and approval of the Streets Supervisor. 25. Add,'ess Signage: The City will be requiring an address location sign (specifying the units acldresses) to be placed at the entrance of all private streets. The required signage will assist emergency services in locating a specific unit when called to the site. In order to assist Staff in review of' the placement of signs and to ensure an orderly look of the site, please revise the signage and striping plan to show address signs. The address signage is subject to the review and z~pp,'oval of the City Engineer and Police Chief. it should be noted that signs identifying thc development will require a separate sign permit. ,26. RgU Number: The City has enacted a quarterly drainage utility charge. The charge for t()wnhomes is the same as for single family residences and is currently $6.30/quarter. 25