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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 26, 1995 4. The applicant has provided building elevations. Mr. Brixius showed the photographs of the building elevations and explained that the larger units will be located along the lake and on the north end of the circular drive. The larger units have been placed in a manner so that they will be closest to the single family homes to the north and provide two (2) car garages in all cases. Mr. Brixius displayed photographs of the townhouse units proposed for along Lake Drive (Highway 49) and within the circular driveway area. These units have been located further away from the single family home area. A number of units will have single car garages and the end units will have two (2) car garages. The developer has been responsive to neighborhood concerns. There is no through street connection to Stagecoach Trail in the Shores of Marshan Lake subdivision. The street in the proposal is a loop street with Aqua Lane as the entrance. The three (3) acre park has been located along the northern boundary of the site to provide a physical separation between the proposed townhome units and the single family area. The park area does comply with park dedication requirements. A trail will be constructed along Marshan Lake in compliance with the Park Board recommendation. Grading of the park will in conjunction with the site grading. The applicant is required to provide parking. Parking will be restricted within the fire lane areas and will be properly signed, "No Parking ". A question was raise as to why this proposal was being reviewed as a site plan review. The Lino Lakes subdivision ordinance is silent in regard to condominium subdivisions. Also the Lino Lakes Zoning Ordinances allows two (2) principal structures on a R -4 zoned lot. These rules allow for this type of development to occur without having to go through the preliminary plat approval process. This matter was discussed with the applicant, the applicants attorney and staff. The City Attorney was present at this meeting. It was determined that if all the requirements and design guidelines of the City Zoning Ordinance could be met, this was the simplest and easiest way to respond to the developers request for a site plan approval. Mr. Hawkins explained that normally development occurs through a typical plat where an individual brings in a parcel of property divided it into lots and blocks and then turns around and sells the individual lots to individual owners. This is a normal arrangement in most municipalities. This proposal is being presented under a State Statute that was enacted about a year PAGE 15 1.21