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C.-S' /^/** October 16, 2002 LANDFORM Michael Gaffron City of Orono 2750 Kelley Parkway PO Box 66 Crystal Bay. MN 55323 RE; Additional Information regarding StoneBay Development Dear Mr. Gaffron, We have submitted an application for approval of the RPUD development stage plan, preliminary plat and phase I final plat for StoneBay development. On October 7. 2002, we attended a workshop with the Planning Commission and were asked to provide a few additional details prior to the Planning Commission meeting. The additional information is included with this letter and the material samples will be available at the Planning Commission meeting on October 21, 2002. We have provided typical architectural plans for the rambler townhomes, two-story townhomes and loft buildings. The townhomes will be fif'ished with high-quality materials such as stone, brick and hardiboard siding in earth tones, but the developer will allow customization by the individual homeowners. It is our intent to allow homeowners to choose from a customized material palette that will ensure continuity within the development while allowing buyers to tailor the homes to their individual style. The loft building will be designed with a material palette that complements the townhomes. The fmal design of the lofts will be submitted with the final plan application for that phase of the development. The entry signage is shown on the plans and will be constructed of materials chosen to complement the homes in the StoneBay neighborhood. The pntry monument at the main entrance will be incorporated into the water feature and landscaping planned for the entry into StoneBay. Sign details are included on the plans. We have also reviewed the recreational space requirements and included those area calculations on the plans. The ordinance requires 10 percent of the residential RPUD area to be set aside as private recreatior.al space. We have provided 3.3 acres of upland private recreatio.n space where the ordinance requires 2.6 acres. These recreational areas are noted on the plans. We have reviewed the available street light options and have attached several choices for City review. We believe that any of these street lights would be appropriate within the StoneBay development. We will continue to work with the City to identify the street lights to be used along Kelley Parkway and within our development. 6b0 Bu TlER north building 510 FIRST AvENLE NORTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55403 OFFICE 612 252 9070 FAX 612 252 9077 www landform n«t t