Adopt Resolution 19-064 Approving Development Agreement and Architecture of Parkside Village

The purpose of this case is to approve the final architecture and development agreement for Centra North, LLC (the "Developer") 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. Additionally, the Developer's responsibility for finishing landscaping throughout the project.

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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. 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 architectural 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 City Council approved the site plan and architecture on November 13, 2018. The Developer has removed the doors (commonly called "mandoors") near the garage doors on the rear elevations and staff has brought back forward for approval of this change.

The attached development agreement shows the developer responsible for the private streets and landscaping. Site grading will take place with the building permits for each individual building.

The applicant is responsible for all costs associated with Project.

Staff recommends approval of Resolution 19-064 Approving Development Agreement and Architecture of Parkside Village.

Motion to adopt Resolution 19-064 Approving Development Agreement and Architecture of Parkside Village.