Agenda - Council - 05/22/2007 - Laserfiche WebLink

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In response to the City Staff Review Letter dated April 26, 2007, the Developer has provided a revised site plan dated May 7, 2007. The revision reflects that the 3 back-to-back units on Block I not only meet the 20 foot maximum setback from Bunker Lake Blvd., but also from the sidewalk along the south side of the block. On Block 2, the structures fronting on 146th Avenue N.W. and Traprock Street N.W. all comply with the 20 foot maximum setback. The most southeastern back-to-back building fronting on East Ramsey Parkway has one comer of the building that is 24 feet from the property line and the other comer is 17 feet from the property line. The Town Center Guidelines allow for a deviation in setback maximums if no more than 25% of the building is beyond the maximum setback. It is Staff's opinion that the placement of this building is acceptable and does not require a variance. The rowhouse building in the southeast comer of Block 2, fronting on Rhinestone Street N.W. was 26 feet from the property line along East Ramsey Parkway. Town Center Guidelines recommend building to the comers of each block. In response to the City Staff Review Letter dated April 26, 2007, the May 7 revised site plan has adjusted the location of the building and it now complies with the 20 foot maximum setback from property line. The rowhouse building at the northeast comer of Block 2 received a variance to the maximum setback from Rhinestone Street with the plat of Ramsey Town Center 7th Addition. That variance shall remain in effect. The minimum driveway length is 20 feet; all of the units comply with this.requirement. As with the previous plat, the revised plans show a combination of public and private streets. All of the private streets will be 24 feet wide and meet City standards for length. The TC-4b District requires 2 off-street parking spaces for each unit. The double garages and driveways provide 4 off-street parking spaces for each unit. The previous site plan contained a total of 58 overflow parking spaces over the entire project area. The revised plans also provide 58 overflow parking spaces overall. Per the Master Development Agreement for the Town Center, there is a $750/unit park and trail fee due to the City. This fee was paid as part of the final plat and recording of Ramsey Town Center ih Addition. However, there is also the standard park and trail fees of $2475.00 per residential unit and a Trail Fee of $600.00 per residential unit. These fees were meant to be taken care as agreed to in the Park and. Trail Agreement dated April 28, 2005. The Master Developer is in default under that agreement. Prior to fmal plat and fmal site plan, the obligations for this site must be met. Staff will work with the Developer to explore options for fulfilling this obligation. The Grading and Drainage and Utility Plans have been reviewed. The necessary revisions are listed in the City Staff Review Letter. The revised Landscaping Plan is acceptable with one or two very minor adjustments described in the City Staff Review Letter. -124-