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• Marshan Townhomes 2nd Addn. page 6 Police Dept. said there have been no problems from their perspective. The Fire Chief also informed me that there have been no problems. Since the existing townhomes used this design, he had no concern. Though the new proposed driveway is even longer than the existing ones, the Aqua Lane and Lake Drive are close enough to provide access in addition to the driveway itself. For future new development, we probably should consider turnaround areas on drives of this length. Guest Parking: The P & Z desired that guest parking spaces be added, even though this would reduce the open space and increase the impervious surface area. The applicant has submitted a drawing showing 18 guest parking stalls added to the plan. This would require spreading the buildings apart in several places and increasing the length of the access drives. The drive /parking areas would still be 10 feet from the new right of way of Lake Drive. The proposed alternative is workable. Grading and landscaping must be adjusted to accommodate the change. A new set of plans that includes this design must be submitted three weeks prior to city council review. Utilities, Stormwater Management: There is no ponding or treatment included in the proposal. The existing stormwater management design for the area accommodates development on this site. However, stormwater treatment must be provided in accordance with the most recent regulatory requirements. This will be reviewed in greater detail as the project progresses. • The Rice Creek Watershed District requires District review for multi -unit development over 2.5 acres. The Watershed District granted preliminary approval on June 23. Some adjustments to utility connections have been reviewed by the City Engineer since the May 5 submittal. Landscaping: The existing townhomes screen this site from the lake, so screening is not an issue as it might be for lakeshore property. The proposed landscaping is adequate. However, several species should be changed according to the Environmental Board's recommendations, as listed in the conditions of approval. In addition, three spruce trees must be moved out of the line of sight for vehicles at the intersection waiting to turn onto Lake Drive. This can be shown on a new landscaping plan prior to city council approval. Lighting: No street or yard lighting is shown on the plans. There is no reason to provide any such lighting. Park Dedication: The applicant has maintained that land dedicated with the larger development included the dedication for most of the current four -acre site. Staff has researched the file for the Marshan condominiums project. The situation is complicated because there is some, but not complete overlap of the two project areas, the original project was not completely built, and the ordinance requirements for park dedication have changed.