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Planning & Zoning Board March 10, 2004 Page 2 Staff stated the preliminary plat for Century Farm North was approved by the City Council on April 28, 2003. The approval included a phasing plan as required by the growth management ordinance. The final plat for phase 1 (56 units) was approved in July. The developer has submitted the final plat for phase 2. Staff stated the submitted final plat included individual lots for units in phase two of the approved phasing plan. This included 65 units: 22 single family detached townhomes, 42 single family lots, and one single family lot for an existing house. This existing home was not expected to remain when the phasing plan was approved. In order to comply with the approved phasing plan, this lot must be counted as a new unit. Staff presented their analysis and noted the P &Z included as a condition of approval that the building exteriors should be reviewed when the final plat for these townhomes is considered. Building materials on townhomes is an important issue, and was discussed during the consideration of the preliminary plat last year. The zoning ordinance was adopted March 10, 2003. The preliminary plat was approved on April 20, 2003. Additional attention to building exteriors is needed regarding the materials. Staff indicated the title commitment must be approved by the City Attorney; the homeowners association declarations must include city enforcement authority; development agreement; and power line easement issues must be resolved, including the park trail. Staff recommended tabling this item and return it to staff with direction. Mr. Tralle asked what was resolved with respect to the dedicated parkland. Mr. Smyser replied that was a long negotiation and discussion. He stated the land dedication was sufficient and they met the requirements. He noted the land that was shown previously was 10 percent for land dedication on the project, with no cash dedication being made. Chair Schaps invited applicant to make comment. John Johnson, on behalf of Mr. Uhde, stated it was their intent to meet the exterior requirement. He stated the title document would be resolved. The homeowners association had no problem making the change. With respect to the power line, he had a letter from the power company, Great River Energy, approving a partial release and the improvements as proposed. He stated the document from the power company would be finalized in a few days. He handed the Board a copy of the letter. Mr. Smyser replied this would need to be reviewed by the City Attorney. Mr. Johnson stated in the original plans, they had not included the existing homestead on the property, assuming it would become part of some park usage and after discussion with the Parks Board, it was determined it was not feasible. He stated the existing homestead would be improved and sold and as a result they had another unit. He noted taking one of the townhomes and adding it to the next phase would resolve the phasing issue. He indicated they would end up with 250 units, rather than 249 units. He asked the Zoning Board which phase they wanted that unit to be placed in. DRAFT MINUTES • • • 1