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Revised Preliminary Plat and Preliminary Site Plan Review: Ramsey Town Center 6th Addition July 3, 2007 Revised: July 19,2007 Page 4 of5 15. Sewer and Water Trunk Fees: The 2007 Sewer and Water Trunk fees are $3)44.00 per unit. As was previously approved for the 6th Addition, trunk fees may continue to be paid at the time of building permit issuance. The fee in effect at that time Vlill be required. 16. Other Permits. The Developer is responsible for obtaining any and all permits required from other regulatory agencies. 17. Townhouse Design/Architectural Standards: The development is proposed to consist of all rowhouse-type units, similar to those already approved as part of Ramsey Tovm Center 2nd Addition. Elevations of the proposed buildings, identifying exterior treatment of materials and colors have been submitted. Staff previously recommended that some minor revisions be made to the submitted elevations, particularly in regard to the middle units; this recommendation was affirmed by the Planning Commission. Based on your meeting with staff, please submit an additional revision to respond to this comment. At the Planning Commission meeting a question was raised about the amount of brick required. The To-wn Center Development Guidelines call for a minimum of 35% brick, unless the design is enhanced through other details such as articulation in the roof or fayade, color changes, or material changes. The elevations do not include at least 35% brick, but Staff believes that enough other details are included to satisfy this requirement. City Code calls out for a separate review of all Town Center plans by the RTC Review Board, of which City Staff is a majority. Several of the Board members are no longer available to serve on the Committee, and so City Staff is incorporating the separate Board review process into the regular inter-department plan review process. 18.0ff-Str.eet Parking Requirements/Driveways: The TC-4 District requires 2 off-street parking spaces for each unit; each unit has its ovm driveway and 2-car garage, thus satisfying this requirement. All driveways also meet the 20-foot minimum length requirement. Parking is permitted on the adjacent streets. 19. Landscaping: The landscaping plan is generally acceptable with the following comments: . Both white pine and black hills spruce, which are shown around and within the margins of the rain garden, are better suited for dry sites. Alternative species that are adaptable to both dry and wet sites, such as white spruce, balsam fir, andlor American larch, should be considered. . Location of street trees may need to be adjusted at time of installation to ensure that proper sight distances at intersections are maintained and that there is adequate spacing between trees and hydrants (at least 15 feet). 20. Ground Cover/Irrigation: The development is required to establish sod in all areas not improved with structures or pavement. An irrigation system will need to be provided throughout the development where sodded and landscaped areas will be established. Any irrigation systems \vill need to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. -200-