06-16-26 City Council Meeting Packet

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3 units in 4- or 6-unit string buildings. Our proposed product is rear-loaded, with the fronts of the homes facing public streets where possible and the garages at the back. We will discuss our product in more detail below; however, we believe attached townhomes are a suitable fit for this area given the parcel’s limited size, proximity to major roadways, and adjacent commercial parcels. Below is a breakdown of the outlots and intended uses.  Outlot A – Existing Landscaping  Outlot B – Existing Stormwater Pond  Outlot C – Existing Stormwater Pond  Outlot D – Proposed Townhomes  Outlot E – Proposed Townhomes Access and Internal Private Alleys The outlots we propose for townhomes are part of the larger Bridgewater Village development, which has already been built. Linora Avenue North and Upper 40th Street North already exist and connect to Stillwater Way North and Stillwater Boulevard North. Primary access to the western residential area (Outlot E) would come from Linora Avenue North. The eastern residential area (Outlot D) would have two connections to Upper 40th Street North. Within the residential townhomes, we would propose 24’ private alleys, which are allowed per the Lake Elmo Municipal Code 105.12.810 (General Site Design Considerations; Village Districts). Since our product is rear-loaded, primary access to the homes' garages would come from the private alleys, and the Homeowner’s Association would be responsible for maintaining them. Additionally, by using private alleys, we can orient our townhomes to face the public right-of-way, which we understand is an important city goal. Parking Requirements We realize that providing sufficient parking is a critical component of any subdivision design and recognize the City’s preference for parallel on-street parking rather than perpendicular configurations. Each townhome unit is designed to accommodate four parking spaces: two in the garage and two in the driveway. With 82 proposed townhome units, this results in 328 resident parking spaces. In addition, we are proposing 9 parallel on-street parking spaces, which satisfy the City’s requirement for providing 10% visitor parking. In total, the development will provide 337 parking spaces, ensuring adequate parking supply for both residents and guests. Utilites Utilities currently exist along Linora Avenue North and Upper 40th Street North. A concept utility plan has been prepared for the City’s review to demonstrate potential utility connections and layout for the proposed development. Additionally, we propose that utilities within the townhome area remain public. We would record a Drainage and Utility Easement over areas containing public utilities, including internal private alleys. This approach allows the City’s Public Works Department, with its expertise and familiarity with municipal systems, to maintain and operate the infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with City standards and long-term maintenance expectations. Proposed Setbacks We are proposing a 25’ setback for all buildings facing public streets, including Stillwater Way North, Linora Avenue North, and Upper 40th Street North. We are proposing a 30’ setback from the garage to the back of the curb. Lastly, we are also proposing a setback of 20’ between each building. Stormwater Management Currently, a wet detention and irrigation reuse system has been constructed on Outlot B, and an infiltration pond has been built on Outlot C. Based on our discussions with our engineer, these ponds have been designed to accommodate the proposed residential development up to the 50% maximum impervious area per city code. Our proposal is to utilize the existing wet pond, reuse and infiltration basin, which have already been constructed and designed to support our development. As the project progresses, we will work with the required agencies to meet all stormwater requirements.