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Case File: P 13 -01 CU 13 -06 ZC 13 -03 Easement Vacation Kliever Lake Fields 4th Page 5 (The Easement vacation is not reviewed by the Planning Commission; information is provided for additional background.) The original development included a single, common lot, (Lot 49, Block 7 Kliever Lake Fields 3 "'). A drainage and utility easement was placed over the entirety of this lot, to facilitate the provision of small utilities (electricity, naturalgas, cable, telephone, etc.). With the redevelopment of the project, this common lot (and its easement) are inconsistent ivith the development plans proposed. Although a replatting is proposed, the easements remain in place until vacated. To date, the City has received one comment on the easement vacation, from Center oint Energy, who has placed utilities in the area to serve the then future Kliever Lake Fields 3r°. It is thought that these utilities a ill fall within the proposed easements as part of the plat, although this has not been confirmed. Staff does not support the vacation of the easement prior to agreement by Centopoint Energy. Preliminary Plat. The proposed subdivision is a reduction on the number of units from the previous approval. The applicant proposes 21 units where 48 units were to be located. The proposed housing style is one that is not prevalent in the City of Elk River, and does offer an alternative to the attached townhome and detached larger lot single family home. Color examples are attached. Building plans. The project proposes a single level, slab on grade two -bed, two -bath residential structure. The exterior of the structure will be finished in one of two options. Exteriors will consist of vinyl shakes, vinyl lap siding, and stone. Desigg. The front facade of the structures meet the design requirements of the R -3 zoning district. However, the remaining exposed surfaces of the structures are lap vinyl siding and do not meet the requirement. The PUD zoning designation allows the Council and the developer to agree on a number of details, including the design details. The Planning Commission and City Council should review this to determine if the proposal is appropriate for the area. The original assumption of the R3 zoning district was of large, massive structures, elevating the need for visual interest and texture. This concern is somewhat mitigated with the smaller buildings set at varying planes. The staff recommended landscaping further addresses the issue. Storage. The R -3 zoning district requires a certain amount of storage space, either in the form of a basement, or a larger garage area. The proposal includes a slightly larger garage area, and roof trusses designed to support 264 sq. ft. of storage above the garage, in an attic space. Staff supports this proposal. Staff does not support additional detached storage. Outlots. The proposed preliminary plat shows the drives and the parking areas to be platted at oudots. Staff objects to this configuration, as in similar situations, in a number of years these properties may become tax forfeit, and the City will either be forced to acquire them, or let them go to the market, where their ability to provide and maintain service to. These oudots should be added to other lots. Parks Park dedication has been satisfied with the original development of Kleiver Lake Fields 3rd N: \Departments \Community Development \Planning \Case Files \P \P 13 -01 Kliever Lake Fields 4th \SR to PC Kliever Lake Fields 4th 7- 11- 13.docx