#12 - Landucci Twinhomes Preliminary Plat and PUD

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City Council Meeting March 21, 2023 Page 6 • Signage – The subdivision monument sign will be lighted and landscaped consistent with the rest of the development. Staff note that this project is generally consistent with the Lake Elmo Design Standards Manual. The comments above provide insight into how this development complies with the intent. Building types are not specifically called out in the design standards and twinhomes are allowed in the zoning district. Parking and Driveways. Section 105.12.410 requires 1 space per bedroom: 2 spaces per 2- bedroon or larger and 10% for visitor parking. All of the units are 2 or 3 bedrooms. This equates to 60 off-street parking stalls and 6 guest parking stalls required. While there are no stand-alone off-street parking areas, there are 2 parking stalls per unit enclosed (20 by 22 feet total) and 2 on each driveway (18 by 25 feet total each side). This satisfies the ordinance requirement. Parallel parking spaces are required to be 9 feet by 22 feet. The minimum parking stall size is met for enclosed and driveway spaces. Further Section 9.16.090 details driveway requirements. Standards not meeting the requirement may be allowed as approved by the City. All driveways are to be at a 90-degree angle from the street unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. The proposal has tapered driveways to meet the alignment and 10 foot separation at the r-o-w line. Parks. §103.00.150 Park Land Dedication Requirements. The City Code requires cash in lieu of land for this zoning district. As such, the dedication requirement will be determined with the final plat. Subdivision Signs. Section 105.12.430 allows 1 subdivision sign for this residential development with a maximum sign area of 32 sq. ft. One sign is proposed meeting the setback for such signage. No additional signs have been proposed. When constructed, the sign must be consistent with applicable design and performance standards. Landscaping and Tree Preservation. The City’s Consultant Landscape Architect provided a review memo dated February 16, 2023, which noted a number of deficiencies in the Developer’s submittal relating to information provided on tree preservation and landscaping proposed. The Developer has resubmitted, revised plans, which have been reviewed by the City’s Landscape Architect with comments provided in the memo dated March 10, 2023. Revisions to the plan are recommended to allow for additional review. Key comments are summarized below: • Tree preservation requirements have been met. • Minor revisions are required to the landscaping plan to satisfy screening and tree diversity requirements. • Concern is still expressed regarding the location of the pickleball court in proximity to one of the residential units. Fire Chief Comments. The City’s Fire Chief provided a comment memo dated February 7, 2023 which details several requirements for plans to meet City standards for state fire code and local policy.