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<br />approximately 4 acres. The resulting density is 14.89 units per acre, which conforms to the <br />maximum R-3 density permitted. The project proposes 63 covered parking stalls and 101 <br />surface parking stalls, which equates to 2.6 spaces per unit. Of the 63 covered stalls, 27 are <br />proposed to be attached to the building and 36 are proposed to be located in detached garages. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Daines advised. based on preliminary review of the proposal, the following <br />items should be considered: <br />1. Density transitioning: City Code requires density transitioning in the form of a <br />vegetative buffer and/or commonly-held land. Density transitioning will need to be <br />considered along the western boundary of the property. <br />2. Architectural standards: The proposed buildings must meet the architectural standards <br />for materials proposed, the use of brick, stone, or stucco on 35% of the front and side <br />fa<;ade, and a variation of colors and architectural detail. <br />3. Re-routing of Highway 47: Consideration should be given to possible re-alignment of <br />Highway 47 when placing the proposed building. Staff does not believe there will be a <br />significant problem with the proposed location of the building. <br />4. WetlandlShoreland Protection: The property on which the apartment is proposed is <br />approximately 1,500 feet from the accepted edge of Ramsey Terrace Pond, and therefore <br />is not subject to the Shoreland Regulations. The western edge of the property lies about <br />60 feet outside of the wetland edge, as generally delineated on The Ponds of Ramsey plat. <br /> <br />Mr. Roger Fink, Trident Development, LLC, stated in their preparation for this concept plan <br />Trident Development has had a couple or conversations with Planning staff. They have also <br />combed through the City ordinance regarding standards for the R-3 zoning district and have tried <br />to implement and conform their site plan to meet or exceed those ordinance requirements. <br />Trident Development is eager to receive input from the City. He believes in the past the City has <br />seen other high density concepts in this location. Immediately across the street from this site is <br />Savannah Oaks, which is another high density project. Trident Development has examined the <br />way that property was developed and approved, and has taken into account the alignment of their <br />driveway in relation to the proposed driveway for this project; staff had recommended aligning <br />those driveways. Mr. Fink stated Trident Development engages professional property <br />management to be on site of all of their properties to qualify and screen each of the tenants and <br />to encourage the rules of tenant occupancy that is favorable to the neighborhood and addresses <br />the value of the property. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec asked if this apartment building will be for all entities, and not strictly for seniors. <br /> <br />Mr. Fink replied this will be a general occupancy, market rate apartment building; Trident <br />Development is not seeking any special financing or limitations with respect to income or <br />interest rates. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec expressed concern regarding the effect of the re-routing of Highway 47 on the <br />layout and design of a project on this site. He stressed the importance of standards for apartment <br />living and questioned whether the community would be better off with more types of townhome <br />developments than apartment living. He commented the people that are looking for this type of <br />housing currently need to go to another area outside of the City. He stressed the importance of a <br /> <br />City Council Work Session / April 10, 2007 <br />Page 6 of9 <br />