02-20-2007 Planning Commission Packet

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' #07-3250 y • I+ebruary 15,2007 Page 5 of 5 , � Platting, Unit Ownership The preliiiiiiiary plat has been revised frorri earlier versions, and now creates 5 building pads instead of 10. The reason for this is that the building code requires firewalls wheii builciings are in close proximity lot lines; with the original plat propos�l, tlie sliared opeii space withiil each building would be straddling the lot line, eliiniiiating tlie possibility of firewalls. The option for the developer is to plat each building as a siizgle iuiit, then "condominiumize" by describing spaces for lease/ownership that enci at party walls within each building, the remainder becoming part of the corrunons area. ' Additional Reviewers , � The latest plans�have not yet been reviewed by tlie Fire Marshal. Plaiis will also be forwarded to MnDOT and Hennepin Couiity Public Works for review aiici conuneiit. Issues for Discussion Keeping in mind that the City had approved the development of tlus site by the applicants in 2005, and that much of the proposal has not been significantly changed, staff believes the following are reinaiiung key issues for Planning Coinmission discussioii: 1. Is tlie landscaping plan adequate to provide screeniiig where necessary? 2. Is Plaruzing Commission satisfied with the site layout and building design/materials? � . 3. Are there any aspects of the prior approvals (as documented in Resolutions 5296 and 5387) that Plaruung Commission believes should be revised? 4. Have engineering concerns been adequately addressed? � . 5. Are there any other issues with this proposal? � . Staff Recommendation Plaruzing Coimiiission should address the above noted issues, aiid determine wlzether there are any,other issues that ileed fui-ther consideration. If all Plaruliug Coiimlissiotl coiicerns are satisfied, tlieii a reconimendation for approval would be appropriate. Approval coiiditioiis � similar to those found in Resolution Nos. 5296 and 5387 will become paifi of the approval - axe there any additional conditions Plaiuung Coiiunission wishes to reconunend? .