04-16-2007 Planning Commission Packet

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� . #06-3225 875 Wayzata Boulevard April 12,Z007 . . Page 3 . � With respect to these parameters, applicant has provided an overview of the Conservation Design : _ factors, which staff believes will need to be fleshed out with a more detailed implementation � � Plan as the project moves forward. It also should l�e noted that ongoing discussions with Long Lake regarding provision of sewer and water�to the property have yet to reach a formal � . �conclusion. . , . � � RPUD Standards for Single�'amily Detached Development � ., , � The RPUD standards are discussed in the August 17, 2006 memo. The November 13 plan � . � revisions addressed most of the concerns raised in regards to RPUD standards. One significant revision was to establish a 3' setback rather than the `zero-lot-line' layout initially proposed. . . ' Also, the site layout was revised to allow for adequate on-site parking for each residence. The . � revised plans also include the appropriate wetland buffer setbacks. � � Items for Consideration or Discussion . �� > In November Planning Commission discussed the potential impacts of this development on Luce Line Trail users, and ways to mitigate those impacts... � > The preliminary plat has each lot extending through the wetland, with individual � ��-�- -�� -� -�� - ownership of wetland rather than association ownership:.. , �,> The proposed 20' roadway width is substantially less than the 28' width required Uy the . subdivisioii code for private roads serving more than 7 homes; the Fire Marshal will be . . asked to address whether this meets the minimum provisions of the Fire Code... � > Access to the site will be via the existing driveway access location. Discussions with . � � � _ MnDOT and Hennepin County about a possible `roundabout' replacing the semaphore at . . Old 12 and Wayzata Boulevard are ongoing. Access to the Montessori school across � Highway 12 has been an issue of late, and there may be future access revisions that will affect the applicants' property... - . > Planning Commission should review the Conservation Design information provided and � consider whether it comprehensively addresses all identified concerns... �� . > The applicarit should provide updated elevation views of the dwelling units... � � � > With regards to meeting Met Council's 3.0 units per acre requirement for new development within the MUSA, applicant provided an analysis to show that by e�cludin� � certain land types from the calculation per Met Council guidelines, the 3 units per acre ; standard may be met. It is possible that Met Council will require that the westerly � � triangular portion of the site be either placed in a conservation easement or be donated to the City or MnDNR. Plaiuling Commission might consider whether acceptance of an open space easement over this land would be appropriate - such an easement could allow . for development of additional natural screening of the Luce Line from ne�v Highway 12.:. .