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Case #3: Request for Final Plat and Final Site Plan Approval of Ramsey Town Center 12t~ Addition; Case of Ramsey Town Center, LLC Assistant Community Development Director/HRA Executive Director Frolik stated Ramsey Town Center, LLC has submitted a final plat and site plan to develop 72 townhome units in Ramsey Town Center 12th 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 (TC-4a). This district allows for a mix of residential uses at a net density up to 10 units per acre. The total site development area for 8th, 9th, 10th, 12th Additions and Outlot F includes a net density of 7.8 units per acre. When Outlot F develops, compliance with the 10 units per acre density requirements will have to be demonstrated for the overall site. Ms. Frolik advised the development is proposing 12, 6-unit townhome structures. The minimum/maximum building height in this district is 2-4 stories. All of the dwelling units are 3 stories. Due to grades, the buildings were designed with the garage as the main level and the living quarters area on the second and third stories. The building elevations have been modified to comply with Town Center Guidelines. Assistant Community Development Director/HRA Executive Director Frolik advised the minimum driveway length is 20 feet and the maximum is 25 feet. Because of the curvilinear streets and the unique shape and depth of the property, several of the driveways exceed the 25 foot maximum length restriction. The Board of Adjustment granted a variance on December 1, 2005. The maximum front yard setback is 25 feet. Due to the significant grade changes between the plat and Bunker Lake Boulevard, the buildings are sited with front yard setbacks that range from 28 to 35 feet from the right-of-way or property line. The Board of Adjustment granted a variance on December 1, 2005. Ms. Frolik indicated all of the streets have been dedicated on the final plat of Ramsey Town Center 8th Addition as public streets. The streets are being constructed in accordance with the 8th Addition Development Contract. The site plan proposes to provide sidewalks with steps to provide connection from internal streets to the trail along Bunker Lake Boulevard. The rear wall will act as the font door as it will be the only entrance to these units. This wall also faces the single family homes in 8th Addition. Ms. Frolik advised staff recommends final plat approval. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to adopt Resolution #06-01-034 to grant final plat approval to Ramsey Town Center 12th Addition contingent upon compliance with the City StaffReview Letter dated January 19, 2006. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Pearson, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Elvig and Jeffrey. Councilmember Elvig returned at 8:36 p.m. Case #4: Consider Land Exchange Agreement with GM Homes, Inc. Regarding the Present City Hall Campus Site City Attorney Goodrich reviewed that the City has been negotiating a Land Exchange Agreement with GM Land Development, Inc. ("GM") regarding certain property surrounding the current City Hall Campus. On November 22, 2005, the City granted preliminary plat approval to City Council / January 24, 2006 Page 13 of 22