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Case File: SP 09-03, CU 09-20 Page 3 Elk River Station apartments Duffy Development Parking The PUD was approved with 135 parking spaces for the site including surface and underground stalls. The PUD required 60 stalls to be underground; each unit would have one underground stall. With the reduction of units from 60, the applicant is proposing 52 underground parking stalls. 54 surface stalls are proposed, excluding 17 proof of parking stalls. In all, there could be 123 parking stalls on site, at a ratio of 2.32 spaces per unit. This is less that the typica12.5 spaces per unit required by standard ordinance. The reduction could be supported due to the projects location adjacent to the train station, and the likelihood that inhabitants would be using the train station for some of their transportation needs. Additionally, the reduction maybe supported because the inhabitants are likelyyoung families, with two or less drivers per unit, reducing the parking demand. Natural Resources Trees -There are some mature trees on the site that will be saved with this development, staff has agreed that the saved trees may work towards landscape credits per the landscape ordinance. Once the trees are identified staff will review and determine which trees can count as landscape trees per ordinance standards. Wetlands -There is a wetland on the north side of the site. The development is maintaining a 20 foot buffer. It is suggested that native plantings be planted near the wetland as recommended by staff. It is further suggested that the final landscaping plan include a rain garden to address some water treatment goals. Parks Park Plan -The Comprehensive Park Plan does indicate a trail corridor in this area. A trail is required along Twin Lakes Parkway. Park dedication will be satisfied by cash, in lieu of a land donation. Action Motion by Second by Vote Follow Up S:\PLANNING MAIN\Case Files\CCJP\CU 09-20 Depot ERStation-Duffy\PC memo 9-15-09.doc