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CASE # REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM MAXIMUM FRONT YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS; CASE OF RAMSEY TOWN CENTER, LLC, AND TOWN & COUNTRY HOMES By: Sylvia Frolik, Asst. Com. Dev. Dir./HRA Exec. Dir. Background: Town & Country Homes and Ramsey Town Center, [,LC, are proposing to develop the proposed plat of Symphony at Town Center. The development consists of 190 townhome units on approximately 21 acres. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) c) d) Site location map Preliminary Site Plan Proposed resolution to adopt findij!gs of fact Proposed resolution to approve the:variance Observations: :"'" The subject property is zoned Town Center Sub-district TC-4a. Section 9.20.25 (3) (b) of City Code establishes a minimum front yard setback of 0 feet and a maximum front yard setback of 20 feet, as measured from building front to sidewalk edge. The townhome structures on Lot 5, Block I, Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, and Lot 1, Block 3, front on Rhinestone Street N.W. and are located approximately 27-36 feet from the sidewalk edge. The location of the sidewalk is outside the plat boundaries, in the right-of-way for Rhinestone Street N.W. The location of the sidewalk is in accordance with the Park and Trail Dedication Agreement for Town Center, but extends the measurement distance. In addition, Rhinestone Street N.W. is a curved design which results in varied setbacks for large, rectangular structures located parallel to the street. The Planning Commission and City Council approved the preliminary site plan contingent upon the applicants receiving a variance to the maximum front yard setback. Recommendation: City Staff recommends approval of the variance. Board Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #05-06- adopting Findings of Fact # relating to a request from Town & Country Homes and Ramsey Town Center, LLC, for a variance to maximum front yard setbacks in the TC-4b District. -and-