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~/ City of Elk -~-- River REQUEST FOR ACTION To Item Number Plannin Commission 5.2. Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Plannin Items Se tember 15, 2009 Jerem Barnhart, Plannin Mana er Item Description Reviewed by Request by DuffyDevelopmentfnr Site Plan Review Approval of a 53-unit Apartment Conditional Use Pernut Approval to Reviewed by Amend the Planned Unit Development Agreement, all in Lot 1, Block 1 of Elk River Station 3`~ Addition. Action Requested Staff supports a Planning Commission recommendation to amend the Planned Unit Development agreement, allowing 53 units, and parking at a ration of 2.32 spaces per unit. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Site Plan, as illustrated on drawings dated 9-3-09 with the following conditions: 1. All comments of the City Engineer's memos dated September 10, 2009 and March 10, 2008 shall be addressed. 2. All comments and conditions of the Environmental Technician memo dated March 4, 2008 shall be addressed. 3. The development shall meet all applicable fire codes. The Fire Chief shall verify the location of all fire hydrants, and may require additional hydrants necessary to preserve the health and safety of the residents. 4. A NPDES permit is required prior to final approval of construction drawings. 5. A letter of credit in the amount of 100% of the cost of the improvements, landscape, and trail installation shall be submitted at the time of building permit application. Per Section 30-604(b). 6. No building permit may be issued until the plat is recorded. 7. Landscaping plan be amended to incorporate native plantings along the wetland, and a rain garden to management storm water run off prior to entering the wetland. Background/Discussion C-n June 16, 2008, the City Council approved the platting of Outlot D, Elk River Station into a buildable lot: Lot 1, Block 1, Elk River Station 3'~ addition. At that time, the Council also approved the site plan fora 60-unit, 4 story apartment building. The original developer of the 60-unit apartment building has since abandoned the project. John Duffy, Duffy Development, is now proposing a 53-unit affordable apartment building on the same site. The building exterior will be consistent with the original design and the design standards of the PUD agreement.