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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. Community Development Director Trudgeon advised theTC-4a District requires two off-street parking spaces for each unit; the double garages and driveways provide four off-street parking spaces for each unit. The Park Commission reviewed the sketch plan on February l0th. They stressed the Town Center Development guideline that encourages the use of private courtyards or usable grcenspace 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. He advised 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. Community Development Director Trudgeon advised stormwater generated by the 8th, 9th, and 10"~ 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 l~cet, raising the pond level approximately 0.1 feet. He advised the proposed Landscaping Plan is gcneral Iy 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 on thc 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 thc property in accordance with the zoning regulations. Community Development Director Trudgeon advised staff is recommending approval of the request tbr preliminary plat and preliminary site plan approval contingent on compliance with ~hc City Staff Review Letter dated May 27, 2005, revised June 24, 2005. He explained the developer would like to complete model homes quickly, before the final plat is approved, in order to be ready for the fall Parade of Homes. The developer would like to complete five to th th seven units in the 8 Addition and one building in the ~ Addition. An indemnification agreement was drafted by RTC lawyers, which staff would like to review to be sure the City is covered. Thc agreement would indemnify the City for a situation such as the footings being in thc wrong place or the grading not working and the responsibility would be on the developer. He advised there is some concern in that it is a likely chance this site will not be hooked up to municipal utilities at the time of the Parade of Homes. The City Attorney would like to look at thc agreement to be sure it is in compliance with City Code. If the Council is comfortable with that, stal'f will follow through on the indemnification agreement. Mayor Gamec asked for the City Attorney's recommendation regarding the agreement. City Attorney Goodrich replied he has only looked at the agreement briefly, and would like to be certain it does not conflict with City ordinances or past practices. He advised it needs to be City Council / June 28, 2005 Page 15 of 24