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Planning Commission Minutes — March 9, 2006 Page 4 Planner explained there were minor plan modifications to the PUD to include 31 traditional homes and 29 detached villa units. This phase of the Victor Gardens PUD was conceptually planned for traditional and cottage -style residential lots. The villa unit would be similar in size and concept to the cottage style unit. They were both smaller, single-family homes with association maintained exteriors. The applicant was requesting setback flexibility for the lots located on Valjean Boulevard and Everton Avenue. Staff had requested the applicant widen the right-of-way so the sidewalks would be located entirely within the right-of-way. The front setback would be two feet less than what was approved with the original PUD. This would increase the road right -of- way four feet. There would be six different building layouts with a variety of colors and materials. All buildings would be reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee and the outlots would be owned by the Home Owners Association. Len Pratt, developer, showed a Power Point presentation of other properties he had developed with the villa product. He explained that the homes would be detached and cared for by the townhome association. The layout provided privacy and views with main -floor living. Schumann opened the public hearing. There were no comments and Schumann closed the public hearing. Kleissler made motion, Bailly seconded, to recommend approval of the plat to be known as Victor Gardens 6th Addition. All Ayes. Motion carried. The Commission took a short break. Sunset Shores Concept Plan Maschin Property) The Commission considered the application of Benchmark Properties, 4200 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, for concept plan review of a rural preservation development consisting of 41 single family homes on 142.8 acres to be known as "Sunset Shores". The property is located north of 120th Street, south of 125th Street and west of Sunset Lake. The Planner explained the homes would be located on 1 -acre to 3 -acre lots situated near the center of the site. Staff had recommended a reduction in lot sizes to reduce the cost of infrastructure should City services ever be made available to the site. A community septic and drinking water system would serve the development and access would be provided from 120th Street and 125th Street. Eighty acres would remain as permanently preserved open spaces that would be owned and maintained by the homeowners' association. The lots would comply with all setbacks and there would be access to the open spaces. A one -acre City owned parcel to the north along Sunset Lake would connect to a portion of the proposed open space which would provide an opportunity for a public boat launch. The next step in developing the property would be preliminary plat approval and a conditional use permit for Rural Preservation. Staff had requested to see more detail on the community septic system and confirmation on the shoreland edge. Schumann speculated there were a number of failing septics on the smaller lots around Sunset Lake,