Minutes - Planning Commission - 08/08/2005

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developed in two phases with a total of 126 row style townhomes. She indicated the first phase has been developed and contains 46 townhome units. She stated it is Staff's understanding that thc rcqucstcd revisions to the preliminary plat and site plan are a result of replacing some of the row style units with back-to-back units in the second phase of the development. Assistant Community Development Director Frolik stated that the Grading and Drainage Plan and 1Jtility ?lan are generally acceptable. She indicated that the change in product from row house to back-to-back house is now subject to the City's newly adopted architectural standards. She stated the new standards require that 35% of the area of the front wall of the buildings be brick and two architectural elements be included in the design. She indicated that the Colonial Manor contains 18% brick on the front wall, and the design includes a total of five additional architectural elements, therefore meeting the requirements. Assistant Com~nunity Development Director Frolik stated that density transitioning will be required along the northern and western property boundaries. She indicated that this would require al twenty-five foot wide buffer. She stated a combination of new plantings and existing vegetation appear to satisfy this requirement, and some minor modifications are required to the l,andscapc Plan. Assistant Community Development Director Frolik advised that the preliminary plat appropriately continues the sidewalk along the east side of Iodine Street. She stated the lm:liminary plat and site plan ~nust be modified to include a sidewalk on the north side of 154th Aven tic NW. Chairperson Nixt asked if private streets are acceptable. Assistant Cotnmunity Development Director Frolik indicated they are, noting Staff recommends approval of the revised preliminary plat and site plan. Public tlcaring Chairperson Nixt opened the public hearing at 9:55 p.m. Jacquclyn Cardinal 15131 Iodine Ct..W. - stated she wrote the letter distributed to the Planning Commission members. She indicated she is the owner of Lot 14, Block 2, Wildlife Sanctuary 2nd Addition. She stated there are large trees on the common property line, and when they are removed, she would lose her privacy. She gave a proposal for moving several townhomes south, away fi-om the common property line. Assistant Community Development Director Frolik stated they could look at those suggestions with the applicant, however there are setbacks that have to be met. Chairperson Nixt asked if there was any change proposed to the area Ms. Cardinal was rc/'ercncing h'om the approved plat. Planning Commission/August 8, 2005 Page 20 of 26