#12 - Landucci Twinhomes Preliminary Plat and PUD

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City Council Meeting March 21, 2023 Page 7 Engineering Review. This project has been reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with the City’s Engineering Design Standards Manual. Detailed comments relating to the review are included in the Engineer’s memo dated February 15, 2023. Ultimately, the City Engineer is recommending approval on the condition that plans be revised to address all City comments. Key comments are summarized below: • Revisions are required to the Preliminary Plat, Grading, Utility, and Landscaping Plans in order to bring them into compliance with City Standards. • Landscaping cannot be placed in area immediately surrounding stormwater ponds. • Sidewalk connection is desired to connect to the Wildflower development to the north at the intersection of Swallowtail Lane and Sunflower Lane. • Streetlight installation required at the site entrance to 39th St. N. Washington County Review. Stillwater Boulevard is a County road. See attached memo dated February 16, 2023. Comments advised of the possibility of future county road projects that could impact either the ease of access to this parcel or require additional land for public right of way. Stormwater Management. This property is located within Valley Branch Watershed District. The Developer will be required to follow watershed rules and permitting requirements. RECOMMENDED FINDINGS: Recommended Findings for Preliminary Plat/Preliminary PUD. Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat/Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) for PID 13.029.21.21.0009 based on the following findings: 1. That the Preliminary PUD Plan is consistent with the intent of the 2040 Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan and the 2040 Land Use Map for this area. 2. That the preliminary PUD Plan complies with the general intent of the Village-Mixed Use zoning district with PUD modifications. 3. That the preliminary PUD Plan generally complies with the Lake Elmo Design Guidelines and Standards Manual. 4. That the preliminary plat generally complies with the City’s Subdivision regulations. 5. That the preliminary plat generally complies with the City’s design standards. 6. That the preliminary plat generally complies with the City’s Zoning Code (including Shoreland Zoning) with the exceptions provided for in the PUD. 7. That the preliminary PUD Plan meets the minimum requirements for a PUD identified in Section 105.12.1150 and items c, e, g and h from the Identified Objectives for PUDs in Section 105.12.1130 as follows: c. Establishment of appropriate transitions between differing land uses. e. Accommodation of housing of all types with convenient access to employment opportunities and/or commercial facilities; and especially to create additional opportunities for lifecycle housing to all income and age groups. g. Coordination of architectural styles and building forms to achieve greater compatibility within the development and surrounding land uses.