10-17-2005 Planning Commission Packet

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, ��n� MEMORANDUM To: Mike Gaffron From: Steve Bohl Date: October 12, 2005 Re: MacKinnon Hill Proposal, Preliminary Pl�t Application Following our last Plaruung Commission meeting we have made revisions to the proposed plan. We toolc into consideration the Planning Conuilission idea of"clustering" the lots that would create better locations for tlle house pads and inaintain more trees and an improved view corridor along Watertown Road. This would also move the home site and access from Watertown Road to an interior lot up on the hill with access off of the new road. Ti1is change allows us to curve the road coming into the site that will create a inore appealing streetscape. Gronberg and Associates has included witll the revised plan a colored rendering showing the trees that will not be disturbed. Tlus is a substantial improvement to the previous plan. There will also be a significant landscaping for the entra.nce to the site that will only enhance the appeal of this area. The outlot area would become an area that would never be developed and left natural. A scenic easement or sotne other overlay could be established to preserve this area. We have engaged a septic test and design company to review the previous located sites and make any adjustments as necessary. I would like to request that if the Planning Conunission approves tlus preliininary plat application that we make a condition of the final plat to have the septic sites confirmed and approved prior to final plat. It is our hope that the City Council also is in favor of a "cluster" concept for this site. We appreciate your consideration of our proposed plan. The reconunendations froin the Plaiuiing Commission have proven to be an improvement to our previous plan. If you have any other questions please either Mark Gronberg or myself.