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used fbr the proposed townhome units and the public right-of-way for 146th Avenue. The newly created outlot will be 4.299 acres in size. The property is currently zoned Town Center 4b Neighborhood district (TC-4b). The TC-4b District allows for residential uses at a net density of up to 15 units per acre. The preliminary plat shows a net density of 13.53 units per net acre. Community Development Director Trudgeon explained the final plat shows a combination of public and private streets. The proposed development is across from the "swoosh" park in the middle of Town Center and close to recreational amenities. The development is showing several small nodes of open spaces, mostly between buildings. He advised minor changes need to be made to the drainage, grading, and utility plans as noted in the Staff Review Letter. Per the Master Development Agreement, the City and the Master Developer have negotiated a Park and Trail Dedication Agreement. In accordance with the Park and Trail Dedication Agreement, there are no park dedication or trail development fees owed on this Ramsey Town Center 6th Addition. Community Development Director Trudgeon advised the proposed development is consistent with the traffic modeling system used as part of the AUAR analysis. He explained the development is proposing two different attached housing styles (row house units and back-to- back units). Elevations of the proposed buildings, identifying exterior treatment of materials and color have been provided and found to be acceptable. Staff recommends that the final plat and final site plan of Ramsey Town Center 6th Addition be approved gubject to compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated May 27, 2005 and the applicant entering into a Development Agreement with the City. Civil Engineer II Linton advised the plans propose infiltration basins that include curb cuts with rip-rap or bituminous swales. It has been staff's experience these basins look great when first installed, but over time weeds will start coming up through the bituminous. Staff is requesting a small pipe be installed in lieu of the curb cut openings into the infiltration system. Mayor Gamec asked the applicant how the market appears at this time. Ron Mullenbach, representative of D.R. Horton, replied overall the market is slowing, but it has been at a break-neck pace for the last seven to eight years. D.R. Horton is confident in their projects, particularly in this market. He stated the northwest metro has been very strong for D.R. t lorton and other builders. Councihnember Cook stated he appreciates the diversity and the use of native plant material in thc landscaping plan. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to adopt Resolution #05- 05-166 approving the final plat of Ramsey Town Center 6th Addition subject to compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated May 27, 2005 and the applicant entering into a Development Agreement with the City. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Jeffrey, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmember Elvihg, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to approve the final site plan of Ramsey Town Center 6t Addition subject to compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated May 27, 2005. City Council / May 31, 2005 Page 7 of 8