Adopt Resolution #25-154 Approving the Final Plat and Development Agreement for Parkside Townhomes 2nd Addition (Project No. 25-107); Case of Ramsey at COR, LLC

The City has received an application from COR at Ramsey, LLC (the "Applicant") for consideration of the Final Plat for Parkside Townhomes 2nd Addition, located on the block bounded by 146th Avenue, Rhinestone Street, E. Ramsey Parkway, and Traprock Street (the "Subject Property").  This is the second phase of this development, and it includes thirty-eight (38) attached townhome units, which will complete this block.  

Notification is not required for a Final Plat.

General Project Overview
This phase includes a mixture of 4-, 5-, and 6-unit buildings over the western portion of the Subject Property, consistent to what was approved in the preliminary plat.  The Subject Property is located in the COR-4b zoning district, which allows a density of up to fifteen (15) units per acre.  This phase of the development is approximately fourteen (14) units per acre.

Streets/Access/Sidewalks
Access will be from 146th Avenue on the north and E. Ramsey Parkway on the south, both of which are existing public roads.  All proposed interior roads will be private.  There is an existing sidewalk along Rhinestone Street. The Applicant will be responsible for constructing a six (6) foot-wide sidewalk along the other three (3) public roads, as well as providing a six (6) foot-wide boulevard.  There will also be sidewalks internal to the Subject Property, which will be privately maintained.  A portion of the public sidewalk along East Ramsey Parkway will encroach onto the Subject Property slightly.  However, a Sidewalk Easement Agreement was approved by the City Council as part of the Parkside Townhomes plat.

Landscaping
The project includes both boulevard plantings (along all four public streets) and internal site plantings as well.  Additionally, each building will have foundation plantings with a mix of shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses.  The Environmental Policy Board reviewed the Landscape Plan at their August 19, 2024, meeting and recommended approval.  The Landscape Plan does meet the standards of the Design Framework.

Building Architecture
The building elevations and color rendering include stone on both the front and sides of each building (the rear of all units are internal to the site, facing private roads).  The buildings will match the appearance of those in the first addition. 

Development Agreement
Also included is a development agreement, in standard form, guaranteeing that site improvements (utilities, private roadways, driveways, landscaping, etc.) are all constructed according to plan and in a timely manner.  

Alternatives

Alternative 1: Approve the Final Plat and Development Agreement.  The Final Plat matches the approved Preliminary Plat.  The architecture and landscaping also match the approved Preliminary Plat plans.  Staff supports this alternative.

Alternative 2: Approve the Final Plat and Development Agreement with modifications.  This alternative would be based on City Council discussion and would require specific direction from City Council on what modifications are necessary.

Alternative 3: Do not approve the Final Plat and Development Agreement.  The Final Plat matches the approved Preliminary Plat.  Thus, Staff does not support this alternative.

 

All costs associated with this request are the Applicant's responsibility.

Staff recommends adopting Resolution #25-154 approving the Final Plat and Development Agreement for Parkside Townhomes 2nd Addition.

Motion to adopt Resolution #25-154 approving the Final Plat and Development Agreement for Parkside Townhomes 2nd Addition.