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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 8, 2003 requested information relative to how The Village development could be expanded into the Winter property that abuts the development on the south. Sherman reported that he has presented a couple of concepts to the City Administrator. He reviewed the proposed street design noting that there are two access points on Little Canada Road. If in the future the Winter property is incorporated into the townhome project, then streets can be extended to provide access to Rice Street. Sherman reviewed the Planner's comments regarding building types and noted that the townhomes consist of three basic building types, two - story, 1- story, and walkout ramblers. In response to the Planner's recommendations relative to street, driveway, and parking stall dimensions, Sherman indicated that they will widen the proposed 18 -foot streets to 24 -feet. Keis asked if there would be a cul -de- sac at the end of the short street legs show on the plat. The City Planner indicated that while cul -de -sacs are not proposed, there would be some turn - around mechanism at the end of these streets. Sherman noted that they are planning to do a three- phased development of the townhome project. He indicated that he will be contacting the Winters to determine if they are interested in developing their property. At the time the third phase of the townhome development proceeds, there is the possibility that it could be part of the project. Regardless, however, access will be provided to allow for future development of the Winter property. The City Planner noted that the City wanted to ensure that there was provision for the future development of the Winter property. With regard to the comments about driveway dimensions, Sherman indicated that all driveways are at least 20 feet in length. The Planner is recommending a minimum length of 25 feet. Sherman noted that the development is rather intense, and he did not think that a 25 -foot length could be met for all driveways without impacting the density of the development. The Planner noted that the purpose of this recommendation is to ensure that cars parked in the driveway do not hang out over the curb. The Planner indicated that in no case should the driveway length be less than 20 feet. Sherman indicated that a number of the driveway lengths are 25 feet, but a few are at 20 feet. Of the 52- townhome units, Sherman estimated that 10 of the driveways do not meet the 25 -foot length recommended by the Planner. Keis asked if on- street parking would be prohibited. The Planner indicated that that was correct. Sherman indicated that they will comply with the recommendations of the City Planner as relate to landscaping. Sherman indicated that he met with the City Engineer and Public Works Director relative to the ponding issues that have been raised. He described -7-