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5 <br /> <br />We believe that floor plan versatility and individualization at the scale offered with this design is <br />unmatched in the Twin Cities market and will likely lead to serving a broader demographic <br />market than previous townhome designs. <br /> Deviations from Ordinances <br />Based on a preliminary review of City ordinances, we have identified two areas where our <br />application deviates from the ordinances. A description of each follows. <br /> <br />Building Height <br />It is our understanding that there may be a maximum building height limit of 35 feet as <br />measured halfway up the roof line. <br /> <br />Past town home designs that had somewhat monotonous architecture, floor plans, and exterior <br />colors would typically fall within the City’s maximum allowed height. However, our new <br />townhome design provides for creative structural options to add a roof top terrace and other <br />habitable attic options as described above. These unique options require a steeper roof line, <br />resulting in buildings that slightly exceed 38 feet in height. The steeper roofs are also an <br />attractive architectural feature. We request that the maximum building height be increased to 39 <br />feet as part of this PUD approval in order for us to offer the broad range of interesting and <br />attractive options that we have made available to our buyers. <br /> <br />Impervious Surface <br />It is our understanding that there is a requirement that the new neighborhood have no more <br />than 35% impervious surface. <br /> <br />It should be pointed out that the 1989 apartment plat that was approved did not meet this <br />requirement. It is important to also point out that there is a contradiction between this <br />requirement and the City’s Comprehensive Plan Land Use guidance of Medium Density <br />Residential for this site. From our experience, we believe that any development which meets the <br />density range requirement for Medium Density Residential will not be able to meet this <br />impervious surface requirement. <br /> <br />We will explore creative storm water options for this neighborhood. We have encountered <br />similar requirements in the past. In one recent example, we proposed to use storm water as the <br />primary source for irrigation for the homeowners association maintained grounds. This resulted <br />in a high level of infiltration and evaporation of storm water, which satisfies the overall goals for <br />the maximum impervious surface requirement. This approach was approved by the City and <br />watershed district which this new neighborhood is located in. <br /> Infrastructure <br />Sewer and Water <br />It is our understanding that sewer and water are readily available on Parkshore Drive to serve <br />the property. <br /> <br />Stormwater <br />There is a natural low area on the City land to the west of the property. We are proposing to <br />construct a storm water pond in this natural ponding area. If we utilize storm water reuse, we will <br />have a storm water pump placed on the Parkshore Village property to be used for pumping <br />storm water from the pond into the homeowners association irrigation system. <br />
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