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FILE # LA18-000079 <br />September 17, 2018 <br />Page 3 of 3 <br />The Private recreation area has not been developed, though it is anticipated to include the two <br />areas shown on the plan, and a network of trails. <br />Fire Department. The Fire Chief typically requires access all around the building, and fire truck <br />access within 150 feet of all points of the building. As the site plan is further developed, the fire <br />chief will provide comment. <br />Comprehensive Plan Analysis. The proposed 2040 Land Use Plan includes the subject parcel, but <br />guides it as Urban Medium Density, or 3-10 units per acre. The proposed density of 19.8 units per <br />acre exceeds this guidance, and is slightly higher than the 2030 Land Use Planned density of 10- <br />15 units per acre. If the Planning Commission and Council support the increased density, the 2040 <br />Comprehensive Plan will be updated to reflect these goals, prior to submittal to the Metropolitan <br />Council. Raising the density to 20 units per acre will be consistent with other apartment/ senior <br />living projects in the city, and will add to our numerical buffer necessary when we desire to serve <br />lower density areas with sanitary sewer. <br />Landfill Concerns. As noted, the parcel includes some quantities of landfilled debris. How this <br />impacts the buildability of the site will be reviewed as the formal plans are developed. The <br />Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is assisting the developer and the city to better understand <br />the implications of past practices on site. <br />Conservation design. This project will trigger the City's conservation design review. The <br />Conservation design completed for the original project did include the subject site. <br />Issues for Consideration <br />Does the Planning Commission support the use of the property for an high density <br />residential use at densities greater than 15 units per acre? <br />Does the Planning Commission support a building higher than 30 feet in this location? <br />Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br />Planning Staff Recommendation <br />The Planning Commission should provide feedback on the 3 questions posed above, and any other <br />issues they can identify. <br />List of Exhibits <br />Exhibit A. <br />Application <br />Exhibit B. <br />Site Plan <br />Exhibit C. <br />Proposed Plans and Elevations <br />Exhibit D. <br />Narrative <br />Exhibit E. <br />Conservation Design <br />