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13. Addition of a bituminous trail connecting Johnson Street with Ivanhoe Drive south side of the identified stormwater basin and green space, to be constructed by the developer and maintained in perpetuity by the homeowners association. 14. Addition of a bituminous trail connecting Fillmore and Edison Streets within the identified access easement and generally north of the detached townhome lots, to be constructed by the developer and maintained in perpetuity by the homeowners association. 15. Staff approval of updated drainage and utility plans and calculations based on the site plans dated April 19, 2016. 16. Staff approval of all required plans based on the site plan dated April 19, 2016. Approve, by motion, the Preliminary Plat request for Miske Meadows, with the following staff recommended conditions: 1. Development Agreement shall be signed, outlining costs and responsibilities to the satisfaction of the City Attorney. 2. All required wetland permits must be obtained prior to commencing work on the site. Grading permits required as allowed upon City Engineer's approval of plan areas. 3. Parcels below 65 feet in width shall be platted on a parcel 5 feet from the front of the building and 12 feet from the rear of the building. Side yards may abut. The remaining land between lots and right-of-way shall be platted into a single parcel under common ownership of the homeowners association. Background/Discussion During the May 2, 2016, Council meeting, staff was directed to prepare a list comparing staff s position, Planning Commissions position, and the applicant's position. The list is attached, and the applicant has had a chance to review the document and clarify their position as needed. CUP/PUD Conditions The discussion below provides additional information on staffs, the applicant's, and the Planning Commission's position. All conditions for approval not described below are agreed to by staff, the applicant, and the Planning Commission. Condition Three - HOA Maintenance Condition number three requires the Home Owners Association (HOA) to maintain turf and landscape areas, remove snow from driveway and sidewalk areas, and maintain all exterior building coverings. The applicant plans to include site maintenance in the HOA, but requests the removal of the requirement to maintain exterior building coverings. They state the maintenance of exterior coverings is an unnecessary expense for the HOA participants, noting that the detached units are no different than any other single family home in quality and longevity of materials before maintenance is due and that upkeep will not be needed for 15 to 20 years. The applicant indicated the anticipated increase to the HOA dues as a result of requiring exterior maintenance would be up to $30 per month to each home and would derail the affordability of the detached units. Staff believes that by incorporating the maintenance of all exterior coverings (siding, roofing, and windows) the long-term community aesthetics of the townhome areas will be preserved, and the HOA will be in a better position to remain in existence. Attached townhome developments include the maintenance of exterior coverings and staff recommends the same standard apply to the detached townhome units included in Miske Meadows. Staff spoke with the developer of West Oaks, which N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\P\P 16-02 Miske Meadows\City Council 5-16-2016\7.5 sr Miske Meadows 5-16- 2016.docx