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non-glazed area of the front facing wall, unless the building design is enhanced through other means. The applicant has submitted documentation indicating that there will be some color variation between the buildings, but color information has only been submitted for one building. Thc minimum/maximum building height in this district is 2 to 4 stories. All of the dwelling units arc 2 stories and comply with height requirements. Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated on June 28, 2005 the City Council will be considering adoption of some revisions to the Town Center zoning district, which would allow a maximum 25-foot front yard setback. All of the proposed units meet the front yard setback requirement with the exception of several of the units in Block 6, though the majority of the building is within 25 feet of the sidewalk. A slightly different sidewalk alignment may be necessary to accommodate this setback. City Code requires 20 foot driveways for row house townholnes; all units meet this requirement. He advised the plat will be served by private streets. Thc extension of Town Center Drive will be constructed as part of Ramsey Town Center 9th Addition. The plat for 9th Addition does not provide public street access to the east side of North Park, as was envisioned in the overall concept plan for the Town Center. The off-street parking requirements have been met within the plat. Community Development Director Trudgeon advised the Park Commission reviewed the sketch plan on February l0th. They stressed the Town Center Development guideline that encourages the usc 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 submitted Landscaping Plan easily exceeds the minimum planting requirements in City Code. The Plan is acceptable with minor modifications. No revised plans have been submitted for the 9~l~ Addition since it was reviewed by the Planning Commission. Necessary revisions, most notably to the Grading, Drainage, and Utility Plans are listed in the City Staff Review Letter. Community Development Director advised staff is recommending approval of the request for preliminary plat and preliminary site plan approval contingent on compliance with the City Staff Review l,ctter dated May 27, 2005, revised June 24, 2005. Councilmember Strommen clarified that staff will continue to work on the discrepancies in the color o£ the brick. Community Development Director Trudgeon responded in the affirmative. Coul~cihncmber Strommen commented on the nice appearance of the center green triangle in the plan. Motio~ by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to adopt Resolution #05- 06-194 to approve the preliminary plat of Ramsey Town Center 9th Addition, and to approve the preliminary site plan of Ramsey Town Center 9th Addition. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Olson, Pearson, and Strommcn. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberJeffrey. City Council / June 28, 2005 Page 17 of 24