Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 06/08/2006 - Joint with CC

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Preliminary Plat: GAD's Prairie May 24, 2006 Page 5 of (5 It appears the proposed units will meet the 35% natural stone requirement. The unit facing County Road 5 must incorporate these architectaral elements on the side of the structure that faces the road. This will be verified before the issuance of a building permit. It is strongly encouraged to vary the colors among buildings, a~ this contributes to high quality design and a range in styles. Planned Unit Development (PUD) Requirements: Ttae following criteria have been set forth in City Code for analyzing the content ora proposed deveiopment see ,king a rezoning to PUD: High Oualiw Design and Cem=atibiliw with Surroundin= Land Uses The proposed detached town.homes Mll include architectural elements of prairie-style homes that appear to conform to the R-2 design standards. The surrounding land uses are towub, omes to the souu5 and single family homes to the west. While density transitioning will be required, it appears as thoug2a detached townhomes are a good fit in this mLxed-density area. Provision cfa Wider Range of Housing Tv~es. Prices Ranges. and Styles The developer is proposing to construct one-level, azsociation-malntained living. This is a newly emoting housing option targeted for primarily empty-nesters and seniors. The houses are proposed to be prairle-srTle, and incorporate a variety of unique design elements. Public Amen.ities and Oeen Soaces Plan.ned-Unit-Developments require 50% private or 20% public space. The site proposes .65 acres of impervious surface as proposed, ~d .83 acres with the development of the three outlets. Under each scenic, the total open space/non-impervious area is more than 50 percent. Private open space can include yard space, areas held in common ownership, street boulevards, and drainage areas. Preservation of Natural Amenities and Scenic Oualities It does not appear that there am an~' si~m~/.ficant natural amenities or scenic qualities to this site, with the except/on of its wooded characteristics. Efforts should be made to ret2&n as many trees as possible, especially throughout the density transition area. Trail Development: The City is requiring the construct/on of a trail along the eastern edge of the plat, adjacent to Nowthen Blvd., to facilitate a re~onal trail connection. Also, the 2006 Trail Development Fee is $580 per dwelling mit. The development fees in effect at the time of final plat approval Mil be charged. Park Dedicntion: The proposed plat Mil be forwarded to the Parks Commission for a recommendation on park dedication. The City has the option for cash and the 2006 Park Dedication fee is $2,400 per residential dwelling mit. Sewer and Water Lateral Fees: The sewer and water lateral pipes have already been installed along Nowthen Boulevard, and the applicant is responsible to pay the lateral fees. T~e 2006 rate for sewer laterals is $3,417 per unit and water laterals are $7,795 per mit. The rate in effect at the t/me of Final Plat will apply to the project. 17