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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 24, 2003 The foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Blesener. Ayes (4) Anderson, Blesener, Montour, Fahey. Nays (0). Ordinance declared adopted. RCCESS At this point in the meeting, 8:35 p.m., Council took a short recess. The meeting was reconvened at 8:40 p.m. FINAL PLAT Mayor Fahey opened the public hearing on the Final Plat and Final Stage & FINAL PUD for The Villa's at Little Canada, a 52-unit townhome development STAGE PUD - proposed by George Sherman, Sherman Associates. THE VILLA'S & George Sherman appeared before the Council and reported that he has met THE VILLAGE with the City Administrator to discuss concerns that have been expressed AT LITTLE relative to The Villa's. Sherman stated that he would like direction from CANAllA the City Council as to how to proceed with the townhome development to resolve the concerns that have been raised. These concerns include mix of units and driveway dimensions. Addressing these concerns will result in a reduction in the number of units which also impacts the economics and the amount of TIF that will be generated by the townhomes. Sherman presented a revised townhome concept which he reviewed with the Council. He noted that the new concept reduces the number of two- story units with stairs accessing the living area ("C" unit). The only two- story of this nature consist of 8 units along Little Canada Road. Sherman pointed out that the height of these units provides for a good transition from The Lodge on the west and the Lakeside on the east. Sherman asked the Council if they were agreeable to retaining this "C" style unit along Little Canada Road. Council was agreeable. Sherman pointed out that the other "C" style units that had been proposed within the plat have been replaced with "D" style units. Blesener indicated that he had a concern that the garage width on the "C" style unit was too narrow. Blesener indicated that he looked at a similar style unit in Sherman's Shoreview development. Sherman indicated that the garage width for The Villa's development may be wider, and indicated that he would look at that issue and, if needed, widen the garage. Sherman indicated that another issue of concern was driveway depth, and indicated that the City wants the driveways at least 24 feet deep. Sherman indicated that in order to accommodate 24-foot deep driveways, roads have been shifted, the pond has been turned, and some units have been eliminated. Driveways now all have a minimum of 24 feet of depth. 12