06-12-2003 Planning Comm. Agenda

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ivztlvt~Trs PLANNIiv"U CON[vI1SSION i~I.=1X S, ?003 the drainage for the development that flows into the central pond shown ou the plans and then into a storm sewer line along Little Canada Road and into Round Lake, Sherman described an alternative for getting storm water Co Round Lal:e which involved crossing the apartment property to the east. He indicated that various routing options are being explored with the City )engineer and Public Worts Director. Sherman noted the recommendation that water be maintained in the pond and indicated that this may require a separate well and pump system. Sherman noted that this is a very small pond and it may not be effective for the homeowners association to have to maintain a well for this pond. Sherman asked if this recommendation was a firm one. The Planner indicated that the City is looking to maintain water in the pond from an aesthetic point of view. The Planner suggested that Sherman review this recommendation with the City Engineer and Public Worts Director. Duray asked about the ponding area at the southeast corner of the development. Sherman replied that this is an existing wetland area, and noted that this area is part of the commitment fora 100-foot buffer zone that was made by the developers of the apartment building to the east. Sherman indicated that drainage for the townllome development does not t7ow into this pond, but rather the central one shown on the site plan. Duray asl.ed the timing of development for the townhomes. Sherman reported that the development agreement being negotiated indicated that the development will have to be completed within 36 months. He further noted that he is planning to develop the townhomes in three phases, one each year. However, if market conditions are favorable, the deve]opment could proceed taster. Sherman noted the Planner's comments regarding a pedestrian system and indicated that there is a walkway planned from Little Canada Road runnin<r adjacent to the pond and then to the senior apartment building. However, there is no internal sidewal(< system planned within the development. The Planner noted that this was a design recommendation and is not a code requirement. The Planner indicated that liven the density of the development it was felt that an ofd street pedestrian system would be warranted, and he would like to work with the developer to see if a sidewall: system could be tit in. The Planner noted that eventually the sidewalk. system could be extended to Rice Street when Che Winter property is developed. Another option would be for a wider street width to accommodate an on-street path. -?- 52-