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The new lots will be served by a public street loop with a 50~foot right-of-way on the north side of the plat. The development of the plat will include the c6nstruction of Zeolite St NW and the other 3 public streets surrounding the plat. 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. It should be noted that Lots 1-6 of Block 2 are within an area shown as a permanent wetland on the LRRWMO wetland permit. These lots cannot be pIatted unless the wetland permit is amended and approved by the LRRWMO. Stormwater generated by the 8th, 9th, and 10th Additions cannot be fully accommodated on-site; part of the volume will 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 Agreement 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 Ist 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 10m Addition And Motion to approve the preliminary site plan of Ramsey Town Center 10th Addition -or- Motion to deny the preliminary plat and preliminary site plan of Ramsey Town Center 10u~ Addition. CC: 06/28/05 Review Checklist: Asst. Com. Dev. Director/HRA Ex. Director Civil Engineer II -298-