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Planning Commission Resolution No. 514-97 Silver Lake Commons Development Review • July 16, 1997 Page 2 Building height: 45 feet 30 feet Yes Minimum floor area per D.U.: Three bedroom units: 870 sq.ft. 1,320 sq.ft. Yes Four bedroom units: 920 sq.ft. 1,620 sq.ft. Yes Parking requirements:1 Uncovered: (1.5 per unit) 84 spaces 65 spaces No* Covered: (1.0 per unit) 56 spaces 57 spaces Yes *With proof of parlang, a total of 84 spaces can be provided. )1(1) A variance in parking ratios to allow a reduction to 65 surface spaces was granted by the Planning Commission in Resolution No. 513-97. Approval of this development review is contingent upon approval of this variance. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission does hereby find that the landscape plan as proposed satisfies the requirements of the Code as amended below: The landscaping proposed for this site has been reviewed by the City Forester, who has recommended changing one of the tree types (Regal Elm) for a more appropriate species (Hackberry). The sod line should be realigned to encompass the children's play area as indicated in the staff report. A gate should be added to the chain link fence along Eastwood Road to accommodate pedestrian access and a path connecting the parking lot with Eastwood Road. A row of Anthony Waterer Spirea or Dwarf Korean Lilac (depending upon availability) should be added in between the parking lot and Highway 10 front of the townhouse units. Last, the three Black Hills Spruce shown to be added in the open area along Eastwood Road should be pushed back toward the fenceline so as to maintain an open, unimpeded playing area. WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reviewed the drainage plan for this site and has found it acceptable and consistent with the Master Drainage Plan previously approved by the City Council and Rice Creek Watershed District; and, WHEREAS, the City Fire Marshal has reviewed the site plans and finds the layout meets Fire Department requirements for emergency vehicle access. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that the development review for the Silver Lake Commons development project proposed by MSP Real Estate, Inc. be approved subject t following contingencies: • 1. Prior to action by the City Council on this development review, the applicant shall: a. Revise the landscape plan to show Hackberry trees in place of the Regal Elm trees.