Agenda - Council - 07/26/2005 - Laserfiche WebLink

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minimum/maximum building height in this district is 2-4 stories. All of the dwelling units are 2 stories and comply with the height requirements. On June 28, 2005 the City Council adopted revisions to the Town Center zoning district, which will allow a maximum 25-foot front yard setback. All of the proposed units meet the front yard setback requiremcnt 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, which will be verified on the building permit for these units. City Code requires 20 lbot driveways for row house townh°mes; all units meet this requirement. Thc plat will be served by private streets. All of the private streets will be 24 feet wide and meet City standards fbr length. The extension of Town Center Drive will be constructed as part of Ramsey Town Center 9m Addition. The TC-4 District requires 2 off-street parking spaces for each unit; this requirement is exceeded with the 2~car garages and 20 foot wide driveways. There is no additional off-street parking provided within the plat. Thc Park Co~nmission reviewed the sketch plan on February 10. They stressed the Town Center l)evelopment guideline that encourages the use of private courtyards or usable greenspace being provided for the residents of the buildings. The final site plan complies with the development guidelines and provides green spaces for recreational and stormwater management purposes on each block. Stormwater generated by the 8th, 9th, and 10th 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 feet, raising the pond level approximately 0.1 feet. ~l'he submitted Landscaping Plan easily exceeds the minimum planting requirements in City Code. 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 clue on this plat. However, there is a park payment obligation in the 1st 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 times the number of eligible units on the property in accordance with the zoning regulations. The Grading and Drainage and Utility Plans have been reviewed. Necessary revisions are included in thc City Staff Review Letter and Engineering Memo dated July 21, 2005. Revised plans are required. ~l'here are several easements within the proposed plat that must be vacated prior to recording of the plat; Staffhas included this easement vacation as a condition of plat approval. Finally, StaF£ is still in the process of drafting a Development Contract for the 9th Addition. A copy will be available for Council reView at the meeting.