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connects directly to sidewalks that feed into the residents' units. Also, on the north side of Bunker Lake Boulevard there are sidewalks that come down to the units and onto the public trail. It is not unprecedented to come out a front door and down a short sidewalk to the public trail. Councihnember Elvig expressed concern with the available parking and with the proposed 20 foot length for the driveways. Community Development Director Trudgeon replied the 20-foot driveway length would be for the back-to-back units. A 20 foot driveway still provides room for parking vehicles. Parking for larger vehicles will be available on 146th Avenue or the parking nodes. Mayor Gamec stated he visits a lot of people in townhomes, and every one he has been to has parking units across the street that are not utilized very much. He does not have a lot of concern about thc driveway length, as there would still be double car garages and two parking spots in the driveway. Councilmember Cook concurred. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to adopt Resolution #05- 05-165 to approve the preliminary plat for Symphony at Town Center contingent upon obtaining a variance to the front yard setback, City Code amendments to Town Center driveway lengths, and Anoka County approval of placement of a private sidewalk in the Bunker Lake Boulevard right-ot~way with the maximum greenspace allowed by the County between the private sidewalk and the public trail. Further discussion: Councilmember Cook suggested the applicant may want to consider a four foot sidewalk, rather than a five foot sidewalk. Councilmember Elvig thanked the developer for all the work put into this plan. Councilmember Pearson noted one of the comments during the Planning and Zoning meeting was regarding why the densities were not a little higher. It was explained that a four-story building would not fit with the idea concept here. There will be four- story buildings closer to the core of Town Center. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Jeffrey, Cook, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Further discussion: Mayor Gamec requested staff to review the density overall in Ramsey Town Center. City Administrator Norman indicated a map that includes densities can be brought to a Council work session. Mayor Gamec asked when construction will begin on this development. Ms. Novak replied Town and Country Homes hopes to begin construction this season. She believes they are preparing to apply for a building permit to begin the model area. Case #2: Request for Final Plat Review and Final Site Plan of Ramsey Town Center 6th Addition; Case of Ramsey Town Center LLC and D.R. Horton Homes Community Development Director Trudgeon explained Ramsey Town Center LLC and D.R. Hm~on l Iomes have submitted a final plat and final site plan that shows a total of 77 housing units to be located in the Ramsey Town Center. The preliminary plat and site plan were approved by the City Council on April 26, 2005. The final plat is proposing to resubdivide Outlots A and B, Ramsey Town Center 2nd Addition into 77 townhome units and one outlot. A total of 9.987 acres are contained within the proposed plat. Approximately 5.688 acres will be City Council / May 31, 2005 Page 6 of 8