Agenda - Council Work Session - 04/10/2007

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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Topic Report: Concept Plan for Terrace Hills Apartments City of ~ RAMSEY 3 - By: Breanne DaInes, Associate Planner Background: Roger Fink ofTrident Development, LLC is planning to submit a formal site plan application for an apartment building on the lot within the Ponds subdivision (property directly west of the Ramsey water tower located on Nowthen Boulevard and Dysprosium Street). The property is currently zoned R- 3 high density housing, and was rezoned as part of the Ponds rezoning request in February of2002. The original intent of the property was to be developed with approximately 60-70 units of senior housing. Trident Development is proposing a 63 unit, general occupancy, 3-story building on the Ponds property, which is approximately 4 acres. The resulting density is 14.89 units per acre, which confonns to the maximwn R-3 density permitted. The project proposes 63 covered parking stalls and 101 surfuce perking stalls, which equates to 2.6 spaces per unit. Of the 63 covered stalls, 27 are proposed to he attached to the building and 36 are proposed to he located in detached garages. Based on a preliminary review of the proposal, the following items should he considered: 1) Density 1rnnsitioning: City Code requires density 1rnnsitioning in the form of a vegetative buffer and/or commouly-held land. Density 1rnnsitioning will need to he oonsidered along the westem boundary of the property. 2) Architectural standards: The proposed buildings must meet the architectural standards for materials proposed, the use of brick, stone, or stucco on 35% of the front and side fayade, and a variation of colors and architectural detail. 3) Re-routing of Highway 47: Consideration should he given to possible re-aligmnent of Highway 47 when placing the proposed building. Staff does not helieve there will a significant problem with the proposed location of the building. 4) Wetland/Shoreland Protection: The property on which the apartment is proposed is approximately 1,500 feet from the accepted edge of Ramsey Terrace Pond, and therefore is not subject to the Shoreland Regulations. The western edge of the property lies about 60 feet outside of the wetland edge, as generally delineated on The Ponds of Ramsey plat. A formal site plan application will he required, but has not been submitted at this time. A detailed staffreview will be conducted at that time. Attachments: Proposed site plan and building elevations. Action Statement: Review the concept plan and provide the developer feedback regarding to site layout, the design of streets and driveways, and general development proposal. CCWS: 4.10.07