Agenda - Planning Commission - 04/05/2007

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be elevated on a retaining-type wall, which will be within 6 inches of the property line, meeting the front yard setback requirement. The TC-l District requires a minimum density of 15 units per acre; the submittal shows an overall density of 36 units per acre. The complex will derive access from Rhinestone Street and Civic Center Drive. Underground parking (84 spaces) is provide for lbe independent nnits, A surface parking lot (35 spaces) is available for visitor parking off of Rhinestone Street, and a second lot (26 spaces) is available for staff parking off of Civic Center Drive. Staff would also note that there are approximately 40 on~street parking spaces surrounding the facility. . The minimum parking requirements in City Code do not callout a specific standard for senior honsing. Staff has confirmed wilb the applicant that very few (if any) of the assisted living/memory care residents will O"WD. cars. This leaves the 103 independent units. The applicant reports that an indnslry parking standard for this type of nnit is between 2/3 and I space per nnit, The 84 garage spaces represent about 80% of the independent units. Staff is continuing to research parking needs for these types of units. The Town Center has specific architectural and site development standards, per the Town Center Development Guidelines. Overall, the submitted plans meet or exceed these requirements. Staff has requested a few revisions, per the City Staff Review Letter. One thing Staff would like to point out is the use of vinyl siding on portions of the building, notably the Commons area. The Town Center Development Guidelines prohibit the use of vinyl siding, except as a complementary material. The landscaping plan is generally acceptable in accordance with comments outlined in the City Staff review letter. The grading, drainage, and utility plans require some minor modifications in accordance with the City Staff review letter. Recommendation: The submitted plans generally meet the requirements established in City Code (TC-I District) and the Town Center Development Guidelines, therefore staff is recommending approval of the preliminary site plan contingent upon compliance with City Staff review letter dated March 30, 2007 Commission Action: Motion to recommend that the City Council approve the preliminary site plan for Crest View at Ramsey Town center, contingent upon compliance with the City Staff review letter dated March 30, 2007, -or~ Motion to recommend that the City Council deny the preliminary site plan. Review Checklist: Assistant Community Development Director PC: 4/5/07 50