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2.3 The type of housing proposed, twinhomes, adds to the diversity of home designs and life style choices in the community. 2.4 Both parcels are currently zoned R-1 Single Family Residential. 3.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE CURRENT PROPOSAL 3.1 Mr. Larry Aim, owner of Southwind Homes, Inc., has signed a purchase agreement with Mr. Zeece to acquire the Zeece property to develop up to 18 twin homes. His most recent project is another twin home project located on the southeast side of Goodrich Golf Course near White Bear Avenue and Larpenteur Avenue in Maplewood. Mr Aim has expressed an interest in acquiring the City's land for the development of additional twin homes. Mr. Aim is working with the City Manager and City Attorney on the terms to purchase the city parcel. Construction could begin in late Mayor June, 1997. 3.2 The target market population is professionals and empty nesters. Staff estimates a new population of 50 to 65 new residents. The density of the project would be approximately 6 units per acre which is consistent with the medium density comprehensive plan designation (4 to 10 units per acre). The developer has agreed to develop the project in 3 to 4 phases and to analyze other alternative, higher density or more affordable units as those directions become available from the City. 3.3 The proposed two bedroom twin homes would be single story 1,200 to 1,380 square foot units with double garages and possibilities for additional screened porches which would sell for approximately $139,900. The units will be clad in a combination of earth- toned, maintenance-free vinyl siding with brick accents on the fronts. Garage fronts will have different design details including wood doors, garage windows and louvers, and brick along the garage face and entry areas. The developer has attempted to create more diversity by turning some of the garage entrances to reduce the consecutive garage door appearance throughout the development. 3.4 Staff estimates that traffic generated onto County Road B would not exceed 7 to 9 vehicle trips per day per unit; a range of 225 to 300 trips per day would be added to County Road B. Adequate capacity is available in County Road B. A stop sign will be retained at the Albermarle entrance to County Road B. 3.5 Setback and density requirements will be established in the Planned Unit Development Agreement to meet the R-3 zoning district setbacks along the edges of the development that abut an R-3 zone. More flexible setbacks will be used on internal road rights-of-way; front, side and rear lot lines; fencing and monuments; and driveways. 2