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16-3863 <br /> September 15,2016 <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br /> The villas are one story, and spread along the width of the project area. The closest villa is 90 feet <br /> from the lake, while the rest of them are no closer than 140 feet. Landward of the villas, set into <br /> the hill, is a proposed 3 story attached multi-fainily building, including underground parking. The <br /> villas range in size from 1672 sq ft to 2116 sq ft, while the condominiums are 1594 to 2353 sq ft. <br /> Currently, there are 68+ boat slips associated with the marina operation. The applicants propose <br /> to retain a number of these slips, one for each of the 29 residential units, and remove the remaining <br /> slips. The lagoon area is variously depicted as either being converted to a stormwater pond or used <br /> as a location for 9 guest slips. <br /> RPUD Building Height Limitations. The proposed condominium building would appear to meet <br /> the height limits imposed by the RPUD ordinance: "For properties guided for residential use in <br /> the comprehensive plan, a building height limit of 30 feet shall apply. For properties currently <br /> zoned or guided in the comprehensive plan for conzmercial use, height may exceed 30 feet but <br /> shall not exceed three stories (not including underground parkiizg level) and shall maintain a <br /> residential clzaracter by incorporating pitched or hipped roof structure. No mansard or flat <br /> roofed multiple-family building will be allowed. " <br /> While the condominium building on the site plan meets the 50' required setback from North Shore <br /> Drive, the potential for future expansion of that right-of-way should be taken into account. Side <br /> setbacks for the villas units may need to be adjusted to meet the required 35' setback from the east <br /> property boundary. The proposed driveways do not appear to meet the required 20' setback from <br /> lot boundaries in some cases. Refinement of the site plan would be necessary if the project moves <br /> forward. <br /> Access, Internal Circulation and Parking <br /> The proposed development includes underground parking for the condominium building, garage <br /> parking for the villas, supplemented with surface parking between the condo building and North <br /> Shore Drive. The plans suggest three entrances off of North Shore Drive. Hennepin County has <br /> provided preliminary feedback and they suggest only 2 accesses will be available, the middle one <br /> would not be approved. The County has also indicated that long-term planning suggests North <br /> Shore Drive might be converted to a three lane urban road at some future time,which would require <br /> an additional 15 feet of right of way. <br /> Internal circulation is proposed via a private road, looping between the entrances. An internal trail <br /> from the road network to the pool and pool house is also proposed. <br /> Parking for the condominium building includes 46 underground spaces and 21 surface spaces, for <br /> 22 units. The code requirement is 44 spaces. The villas provide two garage spaces plus typical <br /> driveway parking. <br /> Parks, Trails, Sidewalks <br /> No parks are proposed. The project does provide for a large green space adjacent to the lake, <br /> replacing the gravel there currently. The development would be subject to the standard Park <br /> Dedication Fee. The trail along North Shore Drive is an "On-Road bikeway", which the County <br /> desires to retain. <br />