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The new lots will be served by a 50-fbot public street right-of-way with a standard 32-feet pavement width. The development of the plat wilt include the construction of the following public streets: 147th Lane NW extending west from Town Center Gardens, Zeolite St NW, and Town Center Drive. Grading and street alignment must be coordinated with the Town Center Gardens Development to the east. The construction of Town Center Drive north of Bunker Lake Blvd is not scheduled until 2008, and no bonding has been initiated for this street. If this street is to be constructed prior to 2008 Staff is recommending that the Developer be responsible for construction, unless a temporary alternative can be agreed upon by the Developer and the City. The TC-4a District requires 2 off-street parking spaces for each unit; the double garages and driveways provide 4 off-street parking spaces for each unit. The Park Commission reviewed the sketch plan On February 10. They stressed the Town Center Development guideline that encourages the use of private courtyards or usable greenspace being provided for the residents of the buildings. The preliminary site plan complies with the development guidelines and provides green spaces for recreational and stormwater management purposes on each block. The Grading and Drainage and Utility Plans have been reviewed. Necessary revisions are included in the City Staff Review Letter. Staff is still receiving and reviewing updates tO the drainage, grading, street, and utility plans. Additional information and revisions may be required once the Staff review is complete. Stormwater generated by the 8th, 9th, and l0th Additions cannot be fully accommodated on-site; part of the volume wilt be directed to the regional stormwater pond in Town Center West Park. Staff has reviewed calculations provided by the applicant; this increase in runoff will increase the area of the regional pond by 3.0 acre feet, raising the pond level approximately 0.1 feet. The 'proposed Landscaping Plan is generally acceptable with some minor modifications. No tree preservation plan is required as the site is void of trees. The Master Development A~eement for Town Center establishes that there are no park or trail fees due on this plat. However, there is a park payment obligation in the 1st Amendment to the Master Development Agreement that requires a cash payment, to the City, upon sale of the property in an amount equal to $750.00 times the number of eligible units on the property in accordance with the zoning regulations. Recommendation: Staff is recommending approval of the request for preliminary plat and preliminary site plan approval contingent on compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated May 27, 2005, revised June 24, 2005. Council Action: Motion to adopt Resolution # to approve the preliminary plat of Ramsey Town Center 8th Addition And Motion to approve the preliminary site plan of Ramsey Town Center 8th Addition -or~ Motion to deny the preliminary plat and preliminary site plan of Ramsey Town Center 8th Addition. CC: 06/28/05 Review Checklist: Asst. Com. Dev. Director/HRA Ex. Director Civil Engineer II -246-