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Final Plat: GAD's Prairie Staff Review Letter May 19, 2007 Page 4 of 5 Architectural Standards: The R -2: Medium Density Residential district requires the following architectural requirements: 1) The front facade. of structures shall consist of a minimum of 35% brick, stone, or stucco. 2) A minimum of three colors shall be used .for each structure. Also, an effort should be made to vary colors among structures. A color palette is required as part of the site plan approval and building permit approval process. 3) All structures shall include at least 2 of the following items: a. Articulated/cantilevered facade b. Dormers c. Articulated roof line d. Balconies, porches, or decks e. Window Treatments It appears the proposed units will meet the 35% natural stone requirement. The unit facing County Road 5 must incorporate these architectural elements on the side of the structure that faces the road. This will be verified before the issuance of a building permit. The submitted elevations meet City Code requirements with regard to architectural requirements. Additionally, as part of the PUD rezoning and setback deviations, certain expectations about unit design and architecture were agreed upon. The PUD was granted to allow for a unique housing product, the detached townhome. The elevations submitted on April 14, 2007 by Croix Custom Concepts shall serve as an exhibit to reflect the accepted architectural agreement in the development agreement/PUD agreement. Any deviation to these elevations shall be subject to staff or City Council approval. Trail Development: The City is requiring the construction of a trail along the eastern edge of the plat, adjacent to Nowthen Blvd.,. to facilitate a regional trail connection. Also, the 2007 Trail Development Fee is $600 per dwelling unit, for a total of $4,200.00 Park Dedication: The proposed plat was on the June 11, 2006 Park Commission agenda, and the commission recommended satisfying park dedication requirements through a cash payment. The 2007 Park Dedication fee is $2,475 per residential dwelling unit, for a total of $17,325.00. Sewer and Water Lateral Fees: The sewer and water lateral pipes will be extended at the developer cost to the site as part of the GAD's Prairie development. Sewer and Water Trunk Fees: All developments are subject to a sewer and water trunk fee. The 2007 trunk fees total $3,144.00 per residential dwelling unit, for a total of $22,008.00. Stormwater Management Fee: The 2007 stormwater management fee is $416 per residential unit, for a total of $2,912.00. The City Council will be meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at the Ramsey Municipal Center located at 7550 Sunwood Drive, to review your final plat and final site plan. A —159—