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Memo to the Planning Commission/P 97-12 <br /> December 23, 1997 <br /> Page 5 <br /> • each unit to be sold individually. There will also be a lot which accompanies <br /> all of the common space surrounding the townhomes. <br /> Outlot <br /> The plat also indicates an outlot along the west portion of the plat. This <br /> outlot is the location of the existing storm drainage pond and the area needed <br /> to expand the pond. <br /> Outlots are typically remnants of a plat that are large enough for future <br /> development consideration or too small for further development. The outlot <br /> shown in the proposed plat is exclusively used for ponding. Since the pond is <br /> integral to the development and to avoid the outlot going tax forfeit, the <br /> outlot should be eliminated a combined with one of the lots in the project. <br /> MN/DOT Review <br /> The plat has been reviewed be MN/DOT and their issue is directed towards <br /> access onto the state highway. The project is not proposing any new access <br /> drives onto Highway 10 which conforms with MN/DOT's goals of preserving a <br /> limited access highway. The existing driveway in the southeast corner of the <br /> • property provides access to the motel. This driveway may be discussed <br /> further if the motel ever expands or alternative access can be achieved. <br /> Roads/Easements <br /> All of the roads within the development are proposed to be private. The <br /> utilities (sewer, water, electric, etc.) will be public, similar to Country <br /> Crossing Townhomes and Cottages of Elk River. Easements are shown <br /> throughout the plat corresponding to utility extensions to serve all <br /> components of the project. The easements and utilities typically follow the <br /> private streets. In order to build the street and utilities in the same <br /> easement a total of 60 feet is necessary. Because the street is proposed to be <br /> a similar width as a public design, the same amount of boulevard area is <br /> required for all the utilities. <br /> Townhomes and Assisted Living <br /> The 20 townhome units will have a floor area of approximately 1326 square <br /> feet and garage area of 473 square feet. Garages will be accessed off small <br /> driveways that are shared by two units. Staff has not seen building <br /> elevations of the townhomes; therefore, cannot comment on the type of <br /> building material or appearance the units will have towards the lake. It is <br /> III <br /> anticipated the townhomes will be single story buildings. The assisted living <br /> \shrdoc\planning\pc\p97-12x3.doc <br />