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• Mr. Rockey Goertz, the developer on the project, has submitted the attached new concept • • plan. It includes: 26 standard single family lots 23 single family, detached townhome lots 8 duplex units (4 structures, two units each on ends of rows) 57 total units The "zero lot line" townhomes provide a residential unit with an owned lot, unlike the typical common lot area of townhomes. The maintenance would be provided by a homeowners' association. The twin units on the ends is an arrangement that allows the corner units to front on the street. Additional land along Hodgson Road could be dedicated to Anoka County for right of way. The road in the concept drawing could be extended to provide access to the area now containing three houses. If that land is redeveloped in the future, it would be best to access it internally rather than create driveway accesses on Hodgson. The existing homes would not be disturbed now. The stubbed road provides for future options but imposes no requirements for those lots. The other stubbed road would provide for access to land to the south when that land develops. The goal would be to design development of that land to create a full intersection at Hodgson and Rohavic Lane. Unfortunately, it is impossible to create a full intersection at 62nd St. and Ware Rd. The new road in Ravens Hollow is as far from 62nd St. as possible without completely destroying a wetland. This is the best available option for Ware Rd. access. The concept achieves the density directed by the comprehensive plan and follows a number of other recommendations for Planning District 4 (see attached). It includes standard single family lots adjacent to the existing Fox Trace neighborhood, providing a density transition from future commercial development. The concept provides a good road access plan, given the existing conditions: it limits access to Hodgson Rd., provides a local street connection, and provides for future access needs. The plan also creates lots on the north side that are large enough to meet normal single family size standards not including the powerline easement. In short, the concept is workable and fulfills many directives of the comprehensive plan. Staff asks for P & Z reaction and suggestions, if any. The goal is to bring a full plat review to the June meeting.