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the surface up, with the building that is set forward possibly being a different color. He stated part of the challenge of this Council is to put land to the best use, and this is likely the best use of the land here. Consensus of the Council (with Councilmembers Dehen and Look having expressed opposition to the project) was as follows regarding additional revisions to the elevations: . Staggering of the buildings as included in page no. 9 of the Council packet (marked as 2nd Submittal) . Staggering should include the roofline, with the possibility for hips and angles on the different buildings . Landscaping between and around the buildings . Eliminate outside storage Councilmember Dehen stated he would like to see enough room in the garages to accommodate the garbage dispensers. Mr. Murphy indicated the garages will likely be in the range of22' by 22', rather than the 19' by 19' size that is seen in most projects. Associate Planner DaInes indicated the preliminary plat and Comprehensive Plan Amendment for this project will be included on an April City Council meeting agenda. 2) CBR Development Sketch Plan Associate Planner Dalnes stated CBR Development has submitted a sketch plan application to develop six, single-family lots on the property located east of Nowthen Boulevard and north of Sunwood Drive. The site currently holds a vacant farmhouse constructed in the late 1800s. The plan has been revised form the original proposal for 10 attached towI)home units, based on the Planning Commission's concerns with density, rezoning to R-2, road configuration and access, and compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood. Ms. DaInes stated the site is 1.9 acres, and the proposed density, rezoning to R-2, road configuration and access, and compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood. Ms. Dalnes stated the site is 1.9 acres, and the proposed density is 3.16 units per acre. She outlined the following concerns of staff with the revised proposal: 1) Public right-of-way, Typically, at least one public street is required through all developments. One private street is proposed. 2) Double-frontage. Two of the homes are proposed to back onto Nowthen Boulevard and front onto the private road. 3) Over-extended hammerhead. City Code limits the use of hammer-head road configurations to 200 feet. This is proposed to be approximately 270 feet in length. A cul-de-sac turnaround is required. 4) County road concerns. Anoka County submitted comments regarding this development, stating that the proposed access does not meet access spacing guideline (from Sunwood Drive) and that turn lane construction would be required. City Council Work Session I March 20, 2007 Page 9 of13