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In reviewing the Brook Park Realty proposal, the Council should make a determination as to whether <br />the proposal meets the purposes of the City's Planned Residential Development ordinance. <br />A full listing of the regulations that apply to this application are contained at the end of this staff <br />report. <br />Background: <br />r <br />The application was reviewed as a sketch plan by the Plaiming Commission <br />in July 1997. The preliminary plat was reviewed by the Planning <br />Commission in October and November 1997. The City Council reviewed <br />the application at the December 8, 1997 meeting and tabled the application <br />because of following concerns: <br />a. trail plan along Shoreline Drive <br />b. county's intentions regarding 7' easement <br />c. cul-de-sac design, bull-nose vs. full circle <br />d. density of twinhome development to the east of site <br />e. LR-lC-1 density credit <br />f. hammerhead vs. cul-de-sac <br />g. sprinklers vs. loop <br />h. private road width <br />i. access through garage/front door <br />j. guest parking <br />k. traffic <br />l. homeowner's association agreement —outdoor storage <br />Staff has met with the applicant to discuss the above issues. The applicant has provided another <br />site plan that includes removing more significant trees to allow for a wider roadway and a cul-de- <br />sac at the end of the private drive. The four more easterly townhomes were also reoriented. <br />Trail Plan <br />The City's Comprehensive Plan map regarding trails indicates that the trail system along Shoreline <br />Drive is complete. A sidewalk is currently installed on the north side of the roadway in front of <br />the subject site. With the current snow cover, it is difficult to determine if there is enough land <br />between the roadway and the wetlands to increase the width of the trail. <br />County's Request for Easement <br />The County has asked for a 7* easement to increase the right of way distance to a total of 40 feet <br />from the center line of CSAH 15. The County's bicycle transportation plan indicates that a 40' <br />right of way is preferred for a "compatible roadway" design where the driving lane and shoulder <br />are 20'. (See attachment).