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ilk -~ <br />River <br />13065 Orono Parkway <br />Elk River, MN 55330 <br />Roger Derrick <br />Cottage Homesteads at West Oaks, LLC <br />7300 Metro Boulevard #360 <br />Edina, MN 55439 <br />RE: West Oaks Master Plan <br />Roger, <br />Thank you for submitting the master plan as we discussed on May 26~. It is important <br />that the City understands the context of the project, including the building massing, as <br />this has an impact on the streetscape and the ultimate feel of the neighborhood. The <br />master plan will be used in the review of future plats, to be compared to the original <br />approved project. <br />The project was originally laid out to preserve pockets of natural resources, which serve <br />to break up long rows of housing. It seems important that these individual rows of <br />housing, within as definable area, be consistent in mass and scale. Your master plan and <br />supporting narrative suggests that all un-built units will be single level. Generally, staff <br />supports this intention. However, after a review of the neighborhood, buildings 4, 5, <br />and 12 should be 2-story, based on the existing homes built next door. This will create a <br />pleasing streetscape pattern while being flexible to the current market conditions. When <br />you resubmit for replatting, staff will recommend that the master plan includes the <br />changes outlined above. <br />If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I can be reached at <br />763.635.1034. I look forward to working with you. <br />Sincerely, <br />Jeremy arnhart, AICP <br />Planning Manager <br />Cc: Scott Clark, Community Development Director <br />Phone: 763.635.1000 <br />Fax: 763.635.1090 <br />wwwci.elk-river.mn.us <br />