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Memo to Mayor and City Council/CU 01-22 July 16, 2001 Page 2 Overview On March 19, 2001 the City Council approved the request for a planned unit development for Mississippi Ridge. The overall planned unit development is a mixed-use project comprised of eight commercial lots and 22 townhome lots. The townhomes are arranged as twin homes with two units sharing a common wall. Analysis Lot Area Each townhome lot measures 47' x 82' feet. Each building will have a five foot side and rear setback and an approximately 20' setback on the front. One side will be a zero lot line. Access and Parking Access to the townhomes will be on a private drive off of Yale Street. The driveway is 20 feet in width, and will nee to be signed "One Way" and "No Parking". Parking will be permitted on Yale Street. Each townhome will have four parking areas; two in the driveway and two in the garage. Building Design The applicant is proposing to construct rambler-style townhomes with basements. The structures will measure approximately 42' x 62' with the area under the garage and front entry being unexcavated. Two front elevations are proposed: one with the garage doors being four single garage doors, the second front facade indicates two double garage doors, one for each unit. The buildings will be wood frame construction with asphalt shingles, brick detailing and stucco. The rear and sides of the units are also proposed to be stucco. The units will have full basements but will not be permitted to have walkout units, as the adjacent bluff line of the river with its trees needs to be protected and preserved. Per Steve Rohlf's memo dated February 27, 2001 the structures must be earth tone in color to blend in with the adjacent vegetation as required by the shoreland ordinance. Shoreland and Wild & Scenic Requirements The subject property is located overlooking the Mississippi River and the requirements of the Shoreland and Wild & Scenic River Districts apply to this proposal. The 30' setback from the top of the bluff is required which this proposal meets and no alteration within 20' feet of the bluff impact zone can occur, which this proposal also meets. Prior to removing any vegetation, the developer will need to receive staff approval, which will require detailed inspections of the tree protection and grading on the site. The Wild & Scenic River District requires that the exterior of the structures be done in earth tones and that glare be directed away from the river. Any outdoor lights from the units will need to be shielded to reduce the impact to the river. S:kPLANNING\MICHMC\CCREPRTS\CU01-22.DOC