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Casc #14: Rcquest for Final Plat and Site Plan Approval of Ramsey Town Center 8th Addition; Case of Ramsey Town Center LLC Community Development Director Trudgeon stated Ramsey Town Center, LLC has submitted a final plat and site plan to develop 23 small-lot single-family homes on approximately 8.13 acres in Ramsey Town Center Addition. The proposed development is located north of Bunker Lake Boulevard and west of the extension of Town Center Drive. The subject property is currently zoned Town Center-4a Neighborhood District (TC-4a). This district allows for a mix of residential uses at a net density up to 10 units per acre. As submitted, the final plat for the 8th Addition has a net density of 8.48 units per acre. The overall site, including the 8th, 9th, and 10th Additions, has a net density of 4.75 units per acre (not including the park or outlot). The City Council approved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the land use designation on this property from Low- and Medium-Density Residential on June 28, 2005; this final plat and site plan approval would be contingent on Metropolitan Council approval of that Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Mr. Trudgcon explained the development is proposing small-lot single family homes that will be designed to accentuate the positives of Town Center. There are strict guidelines that each of these units will adhere to. The new lots will be served by a 50-foot public street right-of-way with a standard 32-foot pavement width. The development of the plat will include the construction of the following public streets: 147th Lane NW extending west from Town Center Gardens, Zeolite St NW, and Town Center Drive. Grading and street alignment must be coordinated with the Town Center Gardens Development to the east. The construction of Town Center Drive north of Bunker Lake Boulevard 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. He advised revised Grading and Drainage and Utility Plans are required. There are several easements within the proposed plat that must be vacated prior to recording of the plat; staff has included this easement vacation as a condition of plat approval. Stormwater generated by the 8th, 9th, and l0th Additions cannot be fully accommodated on-site; part of the volume will be directed to the regional stormwater pond in F]'OWll 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. The proposed Landscaping Plan is generally acceptable with some minor modifications. No tree preservation plan is required as the site is void of trees. Mr. Trudgeon advised the Park Commission reviewed the sketch plan on February 10, 2005. They stressed the Town Center Development guideline that encourages the use of private courtyards or usable greenspace being provided for the residents of the building. The final site plan complies with the development guidelines and provides green spaces for recreational and stormwater management purposes on each block. 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 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 thc number of eligible units on the property in accordance with the zoning regulations. He City Council / July 26, 2005 Page 21 of 35