Adopt Resolution 18-228 Granting Site Plan Approval for Parkside Village; Case of Centra Homes, LLC

The purpose of this case is to review a site plan application made by Centra Homes, LLC for the build-out of Ramsey Town Center 9th Addition via Parkside Village. Ramsey Town Center 9th Addition was platted in 2005 but never fully finished. The original developer built two townhouse buildings and put the first lift of asphalt on the private road, but the road needs to be completed, and the remainder of the townhomes built.

As some of the required changes are architectural in nature, Staff will bring back final renderings to City Council before building permits are issued. This will allow City Council final architectural approval.

No notification required for site plan approval.

Since 2005, City standards in the COR have changed in regard to architectural review, and the City has different regulations surrounding topsoil requirements, wetland setbacks, landscaping, and infiltration. Due to these changes, the City requested the applicant come back forward with a site plan in order for Staff and the City to approve the new buildings. The proposal shows private, internal roadways and 13 new, detached townhome buildings.  The applicant is proposing to follow the site plan set forth by the previous developer, which includes attached townhomes and private roads. The proposed townhomes generally meet the architectural guidelines of the COR but will require larger porches. The CIty has already approved the final plat for this project, so this discussion is strictly about the landscape plan, architectural standards, and approving the grading plan. Staff is reviewing the new buildings under the current COR regulations, which requires changes to the elevations, exterior finish, porch/deck sizes, and adding articulation along the building.

The Planning Commission met on November 1, 2018 and discussed the site plan. The Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously of the site plan with increased architectural standards and modifications to the exterior elevations. Final archiectural renderings will be brought back to City Council once the required changes have been made on the plan set. This  preliminary approval will allow Centra Homes to begin preliminary work on the project.

The applicant is responsible for all costs associated with Project.

The Planning Commission recommends approval of Resolution 18-228 granting site plan approval for Parkside Village, contingent upon compliance modifications to Exterior Elevations and City Engineer Review.

Motion to adopt Resolution 18-228 granting site plan approval for Parkside Village, contingent upon modifications to Exterior Elevations and City Engineer Review.