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Planning Commission Minutes July 24, 2001 Page 10 . development, dedicate right-of-way, or contribute to signalization of the intersection if required. Discussion followed regarding the "round about" traffic circle proposed for the west side of the plat. Mr. Johnson stated that the location could be moved further to the east and provide one-way traffic only. He stated that this could be considered at the August 14th meeting. Terry Maurer stated that he felt the best option was to connect to 175th Avenue, and signalization of the intersection was the least desirable option, due to the close proximity of the railroad tracks. He stated that it was the City's intent that there be no signals on Tyler Street between Highway 10 and County Road No. 12. Commissioner Baker asked how residents of the development would get to the Park and Ride. Mr. Johnson explained the location of the pedestrian overpass. Derek Passe of Passe Engineering discussed the retaining walls around the ponds. Commissioner Mesich asked why the ponds could not be designed with adequate slopes so that retaining walls would not be necessary. Mr. Passe stated that an adjacent street comes within one foot of the westerly pond. He explained that the storm sewer is designed to run along the curb, and would run into the pond in the event emergency overflow was necessary. He stated that they are looking at fencing alternatives for the ponds. . Teresa St. Amant of US Homes reviewed the design standards which are proposed for the row homes and back-to-back townhomes, including the following: Vertical siding, gables, box-outs, tapered columns, trim boards, band boards, rear entries, decks over garages, entrances on end units, wrap windows, eyebrows, and brick options. She stated that the row homes will range in size from 1,700 - 2,100 square feet, with a price range of $180,000- $195,000. The lodge units (back-to-back) range in size from 1,300 -1,400 square feet and price range in the $ 130,000's. Ms. St. Amant stated that they are considering using different color palettes for different buildings. Commissioner Mesich asked if earth tones would be used. Ms. St. Amant stated that earth tones are incorporated in a Craftsman design. Commissioner Mesich asked how the project would be affected if they were required to meet the 8 unit maximum townhome units per building limit, as proposed in the draft revised townhome ordinance. Bill Prichard, Orin Thompson Homes, stated that if the regulation were imposed, it would have a significant financial impact on the viability of their project. He felt that the number of units they are proposing are necessary in order to incorporate the design techniques such as varying roof lines and 2 car garages which provide "curb appeal". Ms. McPherson asked why the brick is designated an option and not just planned into the design. Commissioner Baker agreed that the Commissioners would like to see more brick. Ms. St. Amant stated that they would like to limit the brick as an option due to cost concerns. . Paul Sween, Dominium Development, and Brian Lubben of BKV Group, reviewed concept plans forthe apartment buildings. Mr. Sween stated the footprints for the buildings have been "carved in" to preserve trees. The buildings will be four-story in the middle and "step down" to three stories on the ends. The fa~ade will be variegated and have an entrance feature with a canopy. Exterior materials include brick, cement fiber siding and asphalt shingles. Several two-story townhouse-style apartments will be included which will be 1,250 square feet or larger. Each will have private decks or patios, and center islands in the kitchens. Mr. Sween concluded that the apartment buildings will be of high quality.