Minutes - Planning Commission - 06/02/2005

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that each single-family unit will receive Staff review and approval before release of the building permil. She added that each single-family unit will need to adhere to the Town Center l)cvelopmcnt Guidelines. Associate t~lanner Geisler stated the maximum front yard setback from the sidewalk is 20 feet, and the minimum driveway length is 25 feet. She indicated this will result in the need for garages that are setback from the front elevation of the home to meet both of these requirements. She stated the preliminary plat shows a combination of public and private streets. She indicated all of the private streets will be 24 feet wide and meet City standards for length. She stated the development of the plat will include the construction of the several public streets, including 147th l~anc NW extending west from Town Center Gardens, Zeolite Street NW, and Town Center l)rivc. Associate t)lanner Geisler indicated the Grading and Drainage and Utility Plans have been reviewed. She stated a preliminary list of revisions are listed in the City Staff Review Letter. She indicated Staff is still receiving and reviewing updates to the drainage, grading, street, and utility plans. She stated additional information and revisions may be required once the Staff review is complete. Associate Planner Geisler stated the proposed Landscaping Plan easily exceeds the minimum planting requirements in City Code. Associate Planner Geisler advised that the applicant has made several revisions since the Staff report was prepared, and at this time Staff is recommending approval of the preliminary plat and preliminary site plan contingent on the conditions in the City Staff Review Letter, and also conversion of Outlet B to a 50-foot public right-of-way. Greg Voss indicated they are okay with a 50 feet right-of-way. He stated the street to the north is tt 130 t'k)ot right-of-way, and he would propose taking that down to 50 feet also to align the two. l lc indicated the only problem is the piece to the south is as small as it can be and still remain marketable, therefore they will add the right-of-way to the northern side. Public llearing Vice Chairperson Johnson opened the public hearing for Ramsey Town Center 8th, 9th and l0th Additions at 9:20 p.m. Case #7: Public Hearing: Request for Preliminary Plat and Preliminary Site Plan Approval of Town Center 9th Addition; Case of Ramsey Town Center LLC Presentation Associate Planner Geisler advised that a preliminary plat and preliminary site plan request has been submitted to develop 90 townhome units on approximately 7.78 acres in Ramsey Town Center 9~l' Addition. She stated the subject property is currently zoned Town Center-4a Planning Commission/June 2, 2005 Page 18 of 22