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Streets/Access/Sidewalks Access will be from 146th Avenue on the north and Ramsey Parkway on the south,both of which are existing public roads. All proposed interior roads will be private. There is an existing sidewalk along Rhinestone Street. The Applicant will be responsible for constructing a six(6) foot wide sidewalk along the other three (3)public roads, as well as providing a six(6) foot wide boulevard. There will also be sidewalks internal to the Subject Property,which will be privately maintained. A portion of the public sidewalk along East Ramsey Parkway will encroach into the Subject Property slightly,which will require a Sidewalk Easement Agreement(attached to this case). Landscaping The project includes both boulevard plantings (along all four public streets) and internal site plantings as well. Additionally, each building will have foundation plantings with a mix of shrubs,perennials, and ornamental grasses. The Environmental Policy Board reviewed the Landscape Plan at their August 19, 2024,meeting and recommended approval. The Landscape Plan does meet the standards of the Design Framework. Architecture The building elevations and color rendering include stone on both the front and sides of each building(the rear of all units are internal to the site, facing private roads),which was previously recommended by the Planning Commission. Furthermore,the look of the buildings has been updated to be more of a mix between contemporary and traditional styles. Finally,they do include a thirty-six(36) square foot front patio area directly abutting the covered entryway for each unit. Easement Vacation The original Town Center 7th Addition plat dedicated drainage and utility easements across the Subject Property. Since the existing property boundaries are being shifted slightly to accommodate the proposed buildings, Staff recommended vacating all existing drainage and utility easements, conditioned upon recording of a Final Plat, which would rededicate drainage and utility easements where needed and required. Notice has been sent to all utility companies operating in the city. A Public Hearing for the easement vacation was scheduled for consideration as a separate case tonight as well. Alternatives Alternative 1: Approve the Preliminary Plat,Final Plat,Development Agreement, and Sidewalk Easement Agreement, contingent upon compliance with Staffs review comments. Staff supports this alternative. Alternative 2: Approve the Preliminary Plat,Final Plat,Development Agreement, and Sidewalk Easement Agreement,with modifications,which would be based on discussion and supporting findings of fact. Alternative 3: Do not approve the Preliminary Plat,Final Plat, Development Agreement, and/or the Sidewalk Easement Agreement,based on supporting findings of fact. Staff does not support this alternative. Funding Source: All costs associated with this application are the Applicant's responsibility. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat, and Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Sidewalk Easement Agreement, contingent upon compliance with Staff s review comments (Alternative 1). Outcome/Action: Motion to adopt Resolution#24-229 granting approval of the Preliminary Plat, Final Plat,Development Agreement, and Sidewalk Easement Agreement for Parkside Townhomes.