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� <br />� <br />i o� noted that this particular lot previously sloped toward Cohansey Circle and Iona Lane <br />i � o and the landscaping (retaining wall system) was installed to create a tiered design, <br />� � i preserving existing trees and incorporating additional landscaping. <br />117 6.$ <br />113 <br />114 <br />Other lots have included landscape features (retaining walls) that lie outside or are <br />adjacent to the existing drainage swale. Currently there are no objects that impede <br />drainage on the Owasso Ridge site. <br />i�� �, 6.9 The Planning Division finds that adding 10+ feet to the rear of each lot and writing in an <br />� � � exception for the retaining wall/landscape enhancements would be in the best interest of <br />� �� the City to correct the non-conformities and would afford current and future property <br />� �� owners better options for including patios, decks, and/or porches, while having only <br />119 minimal impacts on adjacent residential properties. <br />� 20 G.O PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />»� <br />1?7 <br />173 <br />124 <br />�z� <br />�ze <br />121 <br />128 <br />izy <br />13C <br />13"i <br />132 <br />13? <br />134 <br />6.1 On June 23, 2009 that Roseville Planning Commission held the duly noticed public <br />hearing regarding the Owasso Ridge request. No citizens were in the audience to address <br />the Commission, but Commissioners did seek clarification on the intent of the action <br />(eliminate non-conformities and afford future allowances for patios, decks, and/or <br />porches); staff's interpretation of the Code related to patios, decks, and porches (patios <br />and decks under 24 inches allowed to within 2 feet of a property line, while decks over <br />24 inches and porches required to be setback 10 feet from property line) ; inconsistencies <br />in the historical record (the record would indicate that permits based on surveys were <br />issued to the developer not current home owners, including two with very minor, 12 <br />inches or less, deck stairway/overhang encroachments. Patios were not included in <br />permit and installed after final inspections) ; applicable setback criteria (staff believes that <br />the current is most applicable and equitable) ; and ultimate solution of ongoing issue with <br />proposed action (staff does not foresee further issues with site improvements if <br />Amendment is approved. <br />� s5 6.2 The Commission voted (7-0) to recommend approval of the subject request based on the <br />� sc information provided in Sections 4 and 5 of the project report date June 3, 2009, subject <br />�� _s i to the following conditions (minutes attached) : <br />� 3e a. The Owasso Ridge Home Owner's Association shall hire a land surveyor to <br />� 3s prepare a Preliminary Plat for review, comment, and acceptance by Ramsey <br />� Uc County and to prepare the F�NAL PLAT for approval by the City Council. <br />141 b. The PUD Agreement shall be revised by the Planning Division to address the 15- <br />� a z foot inclusion on the rear of each lot, provide specific language regarding patio, <br />i 4� deck, and/or porch allowances, and create an exception for the landscaping and <br />144 retaining wall at 2766 Cohansey Circle, for review and final approval by the City <br />� a �� Council. <br />146 7.0 PROJECT UPDATE <br />i n � 7.1 Since the Planning Commission meeting of June 6, 2009, the Owasso Ridge Home <br />�a� Owner Association (HOA) has hired E. G. Rud and Sons (surveyors) to create and <br />i� s complete the necessary subdivision platting documents. Initially there was discussion <br />PF09-007 RCA 092109.doc <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />