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• JUL-06 -2004 TUE 03:32 PM HOKANSON PLUMBING July 6, 2004 FAX NO. 763 784 9136 P. 02 • n i. g; , ;fit. � '1,';r;':' ?1 ,�• L Iii -14 •r .. .. � � r Mr. Jeff Smyscr City Planner City of Lino 1,akes 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 -1182 ltl.: Marslmn fake Second Plan Dear Jeff, As a follow up 14) our meeting on June 9th we are providing this summary of our current thoughts on the issues raised by the Planning Commission and staff: 1, Elevations: As noted, building elevations include a variation in building materials distributed throughout the building facade to integrate an architecturally balanced appearance while enhancing visual variety and continuity. The objective of the proposed color pallets and building materials is to attain a compatible and appealing development that blends in well with surrounding area. Typical building makeup includes a brown hue stone veneer base, in conjunction with vinyl siding and shakes on gable ends. The usage and placement of the stone base is similar to most ,single family designs, i.e. no stone is proposed on the rear facade. All garage doors, doors, fascia, soffit, windows and transoms will he white in color with white accent trine. The roof will be composition asphalt shingles in a shade of brown, incorporating) a minimum 18" overhang. As discussed at the June 9`b meeting, it seems as though there was a degree of uncertainty of what was desired of this project as two differing approaches for color schemes were discussed by the Commission. One was a desire to have tip to four color schemes, while the other was to have one color scheme. We would prefer to have one color schema for the eleven structures, as this will create a more cohesive and knitted neighborhood. We understand that the Comrtiission would like to choose color(s) and a color pallet will be available for the Planning Commission. 2. Access: Our initial plan raised a concern by the Planning Commission about the width of the twenty -four feet (24') private drives. As the design complies with the zoning ordinance and that the City has previously allowed other developments with similar width drives and length (i.c. Miller Crossing and Century Farms), we are confident that this width is not so unique. As our interests arc completely aligned with the City, the private drives do not exceed the niaximum drive length, and that we have limited the amount of private drives and further provided a fire hydrant nt (ht.: end of the southern most private drive. Ilence, wc: feel the design protects the public interests and with the additional parking spaces provided, emergency access is better than a plan just meeting the code. 3. Sewer /\ ij'er: Portlier discussions with the City Engineer, we are receptive to tin agreement that utilities be served by the existing; three stubs and that all units be served with Sewer and Water from connections at Aqua Circle. 0174 1c aniti Mit•tnc ;. ;otat 55449 (I6„ 3) 78(3-31:40 E).x (/63) ?84-:31\31