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3 <br />PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FLEXIBILITY: A PUD is also anticipated with this project. The anticipated requests to deviate from Zoning <br />standards are summarized below: <br /> Attached Townhomes Flexibilities: <br />• Reduced ROW width is requested, no proof of concept has been provided to detail how <br />required improvements can be located within a reduced ROW area. <br />• Request for front loaded townhomes (garage with driveway on front facade) where the City Code prohibits parking between the front façade and the street. <br />• Townhome plat may require PUD flexibility to allow units to be separately platted. <br /> 4 Story Senior Multifamily Lot Flexibilities <br />• None identified at this time, it appears possible for this element of the project to meet City Standards. 3 Story Multifamily Buildings Flexibilities: <br />• None identified at this time, it appears possible for this element of the project to meet City <br />Standards. <br />40’ and 45’ Single Family Detached Lot Flexibilities: <br />• Minimum Lot Area <br />• Minimum Lot Width Given the conceptual nature of the proposal, it is possible that additional requirements for <br />flexibility to City Code might be requested or identified as more detail is provided. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS: The Limerick Village project would be Lake Elmo’s largest single residential development in terms of units. As a gateway to the community, site design and architectural elements will be <br />carefully reviewed against the City’s Code and Design standards. Considerations specific to each <br />area of the site are provided below: Townhomes: This area must consider the high visibility along the Manning Avenue corridor to the east and <br />must also be designed to front Limerick Parkway on the west. Pedestrian connections and <br />walkability should be reinforced both within and around this property, particularly to the park. Proof that the drives will allow adequate space for required infrastructure improvements has not been provided. City Engineering, Public Works and Fire Department feedback will be necessary to understand feasibility. The Applicant is requesting townhomes be front loaded, instead of rear <br />loaded, which will not create the same appearance from the public right of way. It is anticipated <br />that the Applicants preferred design choice will provide a less appealing development. 4-Story Senior Apartment: This part of the subject property, and any development on it, will be highly visible from Manning <br />Avenue, and even the interchange of Manning and Interstate 94. The apartment building on this <br />site should remain fronted to both Manning Avenue and Limerick Parkway, with surface parking concentrated in the middle of the site. It should be anticipated that high quality building materials, and building design are required by the City for this important corner. Strong attention will be paid to connect this lot with the proposed park.