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Memo to Planning Commission/Elk River Station June 26,2001 Page 7 0 PUD. The signage standards are quite liberal and are more applicable to a highway commercial type of development.The lighting standards should be modified to reflect the neighborhood scale and pedestrian atmosphere that the developer is trying to create. Additional language regarding the style of architecture and character of the development should be included.For instance,the commercial/office buildings should appear as though they are multiple smaller buildings,similar to those downtown on Jackson Street,instead of one large building. It is important that the Commission is comfortable with the design standards as they will establish the character of this development. Landscaping A concept landscape plan has been submitted and is acceptable. Staff will be working with the developer on details of the final landscape plan. Detailed planting plans for the townhomes and apartments will be required. Detailed landscaping plans for the commercial/office buildings and the senior housing complex will be reviewed when they apply for conditional use permits for those uses. Park Dedication Elk River Station was presented to the Park and Recreation Commission on August 8th.The Commission approved staff's recommendation of cash dedication of$384,980 along with 2.97 acres of parkland. The 2.97 acres is divided between 5 neighborhood parks. The developer will be given park dedication credit for installing improvements in the parks and • constructing an asphalt trail. There still was some uneasiness with some of the Commissioners with this style of parks in this development. It is a way of life that is new to the Elk River area, but it was also applauded,for it was trying to push the idea of what a neighborhood park is. There was also encouragement for this different option of living in Elk River. The Street and Parks Department was concerned about the maintenance of the pond areas as well as the areas around the volleyball court,tennis court and pool area. The Street and Parks Department was comfortable with maintaining the paved trails and the flat land grass areas Recommendation Staff believes that the concepts behind this development is sound, the density is not excessive,the project would provide opportunities for transit supportive development and set Elk River apart from other communities.However,staff recommends that the Planning Commission postpone action on this project until the issues raised by the Fire Chief,Utilities Manager, planning staff and detailed in the City Engineer's memo regarding drainage, grading and transportation are addressed. If the developer requests action on the requests, staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend the following • S:\PLANNING\SCOTT\ER Station 8-14.doc