Agenda - Council - 01/26/2021 - Laserfiche WebLink

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All costs associated with reviewing this Application are the responsibility of the Applicant. This site will require the extension of Riverdale Drive from Llama Street to Highway 10/Bowers Drive. While not a binding agreement, the Council's approved framework for cost share/funding essentially splits the cost of this extension evenly between the City, Property Owner (Pearson Properties of Ramsey) and Developer (Capstone Homes). This cost share agreement is discussed as part of a separate case. Additionally, the City has not yet secured a funding source for the acquisition of the 7 acre Tree Preservation Area. Staff strongly recommends against using Park Dedication Dollars for this purpose, as it will not leave sufficient funding to develop the 1 acre park also included within the proposed subdivision. The Preliminary Plat is also not valid until this funding source is solved. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment. For future reference and verification with the City Council, the Planning Commission recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat at a future date following completion of the required EAW with the following contingencies: • Address any comments contained within the Official EAW Review Record when available • Plans subject to current Staff Review Comments and final approval by City Engineer • Approval of a contract for the Riverdale Drive Extension along with Cost Share Agreement consistent with previous City Council Direction • Must also include an Assessment/Petition and Waiver Agreement to assess the Property Owner and Developer shares back to benefiting properties • Securing $350,000 for the acquisition of the Tree Preservation Area • Architectural Approval for Detached Townhomes - Shall include all of the followinga minimum requirements: • Garage may not extend closer to the font property line than the covered front porch/stoop — garage must be even with or behind • Garagae must be tucked under second level — second level should extend over the entire 'aaragae • Front facade must have at least 3 materials (exception `farm house' design) — should not be dominated by horizontal siding • Stoop/front porch must be covered • Plans must include the minimum number of windows shown on the approved master plans • Architectural approval is limited to those models included in the review record. Any significant changes from these models shall require City Council approval • Noise Study Meeting MnDOT Requirements must be completed and approved by City • Post -Preliminary Plat Approvals Required • Comprehensive Plan Amendment Approval by Metropolitan Council • Critical Area Overlay District Amendment by Minnesota DNR • City Approval of Zoning Amendment • Approval of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) Action: Motion to introduce Ordinance #21-03 and adopt Resolution #21-015 approving actions related to the Riverstone South Preliminary Plat. (Note: recommended contingencies are already included in the attached Resolution). Attachments Site Location Map Plan Set (clean) Architectural Renderings