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<br />7. COUNCIL BUSINESS <br />7.01: Adopt Resolution #23-042 Approving the Preliminary Plat for Parkside Townhomes <br />(Project No. 22-143); Case of COR at Ramsey LLC <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hanson reviewed the Staff report and application for the <br />Parkside Townhomes. She shared the Staff and Planning Commission’s recommendations for <br />design and architecture. She stated that there was a public hearing held by the Planning <br />Commission. She shared the Planning Commission’s recommendation of approval is contingent <br />upon enhancing the exterior finishes of the front and sides of the buildings that face the public <br />street. She stated that the applicant is present. <br /> <br />Acting Mayor Riley asked the applicant to come forward. <br /> <br />Jason Palmby, the applicant, came forward and shared more about the project. He introduced John <br />Rask with M/I Homes. <br /> <br />John Rask, the builder with M/I Homes, came forward and discussed the goals of the project and <br />design focus based on the COR. He shared that they have worked with the Planning Commission <br />and have responded well to their comments and suggestions. He shared the planned size and price <br />for these units. <br /> <br />Acting Mayor Riley asked Mr. Rask to address the Planning Commission’s request to not only put <br />the stone on the front of the units but also the sides. <br /> <br />Mr. Rask shared that they are happy to put the stones on the side of the units and they are working <br />on updating their site drawings. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated that she listened to the Planning Commission meeting where this <br />was discussed. She asked if the stone on the side will be mixed in with siding or just brick. She <br />asked Staff what City Code says about how much brick should be there. <br /> <br />Mr. Rask explained that they are looking at having stone at the base on the front and sides and <br />there will be a variety of materials on the buildings to introduce different colors to the design to <br />give some articulation. He added that there will be approximately four or five different color pallets <br />for the townhomes for visual appeal. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hanson stated that the Zoning Code does not specify the <br />percentage of materials needed on buildings, it just states there needs to be a mixture of materials. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked if the wraparound of stone on the front and sides is consistent <br />with the Code. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hanson shared her opinion that it would be sufficient. <br /> <br />Acting Mayor Riley asked if the builder’s suggestion falls in line with Staff’s recommendation. <br />City Council / March 14, 2023 <br />Page 4 of 9 <br /> <br /> <br />