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I Je indicated the development is surrounded by public roads. He advised the private streets are shown to be 24-feet wide and meet City requirements. He stated the development is providing 15 parking nodes along the private streets. He indicated the proposed development is across fi'om thc 'swoosh' park in the middle of the Town Center, which will provide a variety of pedestrian and recreational opportunities. He stated the development is showing several small nodes ot~ open spaces, mostly between buildings. He indicated two of the larger open space areas will I'unction as a rain garden to assist in stormwater quality. Comlnunity Development Director Trudgeon advised minor changes need to be made to the drainagc, grading, and utility plans as noted in the Staff Review Letter. He indicated per the Master l)cvclopment Agreement, the City and the Master Developer have negotiated a Park and Trail Dedication Agreement. He stated that in accordance with the Park and Trail Dedication Agrccmcnt, there are no park dedication or trail development fees owed on this Ramsey Town Center 6~h Addition. Community Development Director Trudgeon further advised that as part of the Town Center AUAR, a detailed traffic analysis was completed that anticipated the type and size of development shown on the plat. He stated the proposed development is consistent with the traffic modeling system used as part of the AUAR analysis. He indicated the development is proposing two different attached housing styles. He stated the elevations of the proposed buildings, identifying exterior treatment of materials and color have been provided and fbund to be acceptable. }Ic indicated the proposed units are similar to the units approved in Ramsey Town Center 2''a Addition. Community Development Director Trudgeon stated the landscaping plan has been reviewed. He indicated that overall the landscaping plan is good. He stated, however, that as noted in the Staff Review I~ettcr dated April 15, 2005, the plan must be revised to incorporate coniferous plantings into lhc design and include planting specifications for both deciduous and coniferous trees and shrubs. I tc stated Staff is recommending approval. Public Ilearing Chairperson Nixt called the public hearing to order at 7:23 p.m. Ron Mol lenbach, Project Manager for D.R. Horton, indicated they are happy to go ahead with the second phase. Itc noted they were starting with the first buildings of the first phase. He added it has bccn a pleasure working with Staff. They have given positive communications, have been prol'cssional, and considerate of them being new to the city. Chairperson Nixt asked if the applicant has received the City Staff Review Letter and reviewed it. Mr. Mcllcnbach indicated he shared a couple of comments with Staff related to placement of sidewalks. I lc stated there are no specific concerns, but will work with Staff on the sidewalk Planning Commission/April 21, 2005 Page 6 of 23