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MINUII;S <br />PLANNI~,NG COMMISSION <br />MAY 8, 2003 <br />requested information relative to how The Village development could be <br />expanded into the Winter property that abuts the development on the <br />south. Sherman reported that he has presented a couple of concepts to the <br />City Administrator. He reviewed the proposed street design noting that <br />there are two access points on Little Canada Road. If in the future the <br />Winter property is incorporated into the townhome project, then streets <br />can be extended to provide access to Rice Street. <br />Sherman reviewed the Planner's comments regarding building types and <br />noted that the townhomes consist of three basic building types, two-story, <br />I-story, and walkout ramblers. <br />In response to the Planner's recommendations relative to street, driveway, <br />and parking stall dimensions, Sherman indicated that they will widen the <br />proposed 18-foot streets to 24-feet. Keis asked if there would be a cul-de- <br />sac at the end of the short street legs show on the plat. The City Plamier <br />indicated that while cul-de-sacs are not proposed, there would be some <br />turn-around mechanism at the end of these sU~eets. Sherman noted that <br />they are planning to do athree-phased development of the townhome <br />project. lie indicated that he will be contacting the Winters to determine if <br />they are interested in developing their property. At the time the third <br />phase of the townhome development proceeds, there is the possibility that <br />it could be part of the project. Regardless, however, access will be <br />provided to allow for future development of the Winter property. <br />The City Planner noted that the City wanted to ensure that there was <br />provision for the future development of the Winter property. <br />With regard to the comments about driveway dimensions, Sherman <br />indicated that all driveways are at least 20 feet in length. The Planner is <br />recommending a minimwn length of 25 feet. Sherman noted that the <br />development is rather intense, and he did not think that a ZS-foot length <br />could be met For all driveways without impacting the density of the <br />development. The Planner noted that the purpose of this recommendation <br />is to ensure that cars parked in the driveway do not hang out over the curb. <br />The Planner indicated that in uo case should the driveway length be less <br />than 20 feet. Sherman indicated that a number of the driveway lengths are <br />25 feet, but a few are at 20 feet. Of the 52-townhome rmits, Sherman <br />estimated that ] 0 of the driveways do not meet the 25-foot length <br />recommended by the Planner. Keis asked if on-street parking would be <br />prohibited. The Planner indicated that that was correct. <br />Sherman indicated that they will comply with the recommendations of the <br />City Planner as relate to landscaping. <br />Sherna~t indicated that he met with the City Engineer and Public Wa~ks <br />Director relative to the ponding issues that have been raised. He described <br />-2- <br />