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Case #3 Request for Site Plan Review of Sunfish Pond; Case of G.M. Homes <br /> <br />Mr. Shellerud explained that the pond is not a real pond, as water will not be retained there. The only <br />time there will be water in there is after a 100-year rain event, when water is coming faster to the area <br />than it can drain away. He distributed photographs of a similar development in Apple Valley that was <br />completed one and one-half years ago. Earth tone colors are planned with maintenance-free <br />windows, metal entry doors, steel garage doors and privacy fences. <br /> <br />Commissioner Holland asked the price range value of the homes. <br /> <br />Mr. Shellerud stated that the end units are typically three bedrooms and would be valued at <br />approximately $105,000. Interior units will be approximately $95,000. <br /> <br />Commissioner Deemer asked if there will be brick veneer. Mr. Shellerud answered, yes. <br /> <br />Commissioner Thorud asked if parking will be allowed on the street. <br /> <br />Mr. Shellerud answered that there will be two spaces in the garage, room for two cars in the driveway <br />and guest parking at the ends of the streets. Parking will not be allowed on the street. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jensen asked for a description of the landscaping. <br /> <br />Mr. Shellerud stated that there will be many two-inch burr oak trees and some maple, which will be <br />10 to 12 feet high after being planted. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski noted that the conifers in the landscaping are four feet, but code requirement <br />is a minimum of five feet. Mr. Shellerud stated that he would have no problem meeting that <br />requirement. <br /> <br />Commissioner Deemer stated that he believes the developer should be allowed to choose the style <br />of curbing <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski stated that his concern is for on-street parking. The width of the main <br />middle street is proposed at 30 feet. He wants to make sure that any parking is restricted to one side, <br />so that there is a clear path for emergency vehicles. <br /> <br />Mr. Shellerud stated that he has no problem with full curb and gutter on the main middle street, and <br />it is his intention to allow parking on one side on that street. There will be no parking on the <br />residential streets between buildings, except at the ends where space will be provided. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski stated that the B style curb is superior and acts as a better conduit for storm <br />water because it is higher. He would recommend the B style curb on the side steets as well as the <br />spine street. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/March 4, 1997 <br /> Page 6 of 11 <br /> <br /> <br />