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7) Areas, other than street and utility easements, that you intend to dedicate for public use, including their areas. The applicant describes the linear trail and open areas under the existing power lines. Section 915, General Development Requirements: Off-Street Parking and Loading: Townhouse, (2) spaces per dwelling unit for residents’ use counting the private driveway plus a minimum of 1 shared space per 3 dwelling units for visitors’ use. The proposal complies with this requirement and provides 356 townhome spaces and 61 guest spaces. Section 915.140, Landscaping and Screening: This section outlines the various criteria for landscaping requirements including site landscaping, plant sizes and varieties, screening, and tree and woodland protection. The proposal complies with this requirement and includes an Overall Landscape Plan in the submittals. Development Review Committee: The Development Review Committee is made up of city staff including the City Administrator, Community Development Director, Public Works Director, City Engineer, Code Enforcement, Fire Chief, and Building Official. The proposal has been reviewed by the committee and comments have been provided to the applicant. Site Plan reviews include the following: • Land use, setbacks, number of housing units, land coverage, parking, environmental impacts, traffic circulation, • Landscape improvements, vehicle and pedestrian movements, drainage and utilities, security, fire protection, life and safety issues, grading, site preparation, right-of-way, easements, tree preservation, outdoor trash, • Screening, signage, stormwater, wetlands, exterior lighting, and storm sewer alignment. Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District Comments: At their October 5th, 2022 meeting, the RWMWD reviewed Pioneer Commons, and recommended approval of the Watershed District permit. Public Hearing: A Final Plat requires a Public Hearing and the City Council will open the hearing at their January 24, 2024 meeting to take comment from the public. At that time, they will consider comments from the public and application from the Planning Commission. Public hearing notice letters were sent to addresses within 350 feet of the parcel as well as to the Pioneer Press for publication. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS To consider approval for the Final Plat 3rd Addition for Pioneer Commons and the Development Agreement with the following condition: 1. The 3rd Addition may not begin until the BP Oil crossing is resolved by written agreement or permit with BP Oil.