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Dahlslrom Development LLC 1^02-2789/02-2840 'Stonebay* Final Development Plan Review October 18,2002 Page 6 Staff would offer the following comments on a variety of topics: Kdlev Parkway Streetscape . Review the proposed strcctscape for Kelley Parkway, focusing on the width ofboulevard, sidewalk locations and connections, proposed plantings, etc. Docs the streetscape reflect your expectations in terms of a ‘parkway ’ feel? The landscape plan indicates an 8* wide boulevard except along the parking bumpouts on the north side, where the sidewalk abuts the parking stalls for easy pedestrian access. The boulevard trees proposed include hardwood species of red oak, ash, maple and linden, with mature heights ranging from 50-75'. This mix should be adequate when mature to minimize views of the 40-45' peak of the Lofts building. At the proposed approximately 30' on center spacing, this should provide a heavily wooded streetscape in the far future. Lighting along Kelley Parkway has not been strictly defined by the applicant or the City. Applicant has provided samples of decorative lighting styles that could be used for the interior road system as well as for Kelley Parkway, for Planning Commission consideration. The primary issue is whether the City wants decorative lights with a visible lighting source lining the streets (i.c. similar to the Victorian style of lights lining Highway 12 through Long Lake), or would rather sec downward cast shielded-sourcc (“shoebox ”) lighting as w e require for parking lots. Planning Commission is requested to make a recommendation to Council on the style of lighting it would like to see within the interior of the development as w ell as along Kelley Parkway. lisll Look especially at the area around the stormwater pond. Do the proposed trails provide the connectivity and pedestrian options the City was looking for? Are there any trail segments that need to be added or relocated within the development? Does developer have a proposed staging schedule for trail development, and are you satisfied w ith that staging plan? The City Engineer and staff recommend that all trail segments e.xcept those adjacent to Highway 12 be eonstructed as part of the RPUD project; the current plans accomplish this with the exception of the segment along Willow south of Kelley which should not be delayed pending commercial site development. Building Design qnd Materials . Particularly consider the elevation views of the Lofts. Does the roof and building design enhance the development while incorporating sifficient design elements to limit the visual height impacts? Is the “court ” area between the two lofts buildings designed attractively and functionally for access and as a common entry amenity? Appliewts have provided brick and stone samples and color palettes which will be available for review at the PC meeting. Staff believes the proposed materials are of the high quality expected, and include faee brick, cast stone and ‘hardiplank ’ lap siding. The shingles are an asphalt w ith decorative shading to give them some depth; would actual layered shingles provide a better appearance at slightly added cost?