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. 2.6 Section 1008 of the City C'ode outlines the requirements and procedures for a planned unit development. 3.0 STAFF REVIEW & CONDITIONS 3.1 The City's Comprehensive Plan map designates this area for High Density Residential. The zoning of the site is Limited Business District "B-1". The zoning would be revised to R-PUD with an underlying zone ofR-6, Townhouse District. High density allows residential developments from 10 to 36 units per acre. Highway 88 and the previously approved PUD lies to the northeast; the Executive Manor Condos, zoned Limited Business (B-1) lies to the south (residential uses are permitted in a B-1 zone); two single family residential homes, zoned Single Family (R-l) to the north; and town homes within the City of St. Anthony are located to the west. 3.2 The City's Comprehensive Plan text currently does not specifically address any of this particular site, however does address the adjacent triangular 30 unit senior housing site previously approved by the City. Further, the policies within the plan provide direction to eliminate blight, upgrade neighborhoods with a mix of compatible uses, and diversify and solidify the tax base. 3.3 In conjunction with the application for concept development plan approval, a project site plan, grading and utility plan, landscape plan, building elevations and floor plan have been submitted and reviewed by staff in preparation of this report. e 3.4 Based on the proposed redevelopment of the site it is necessary to place the principal structures as close as 16 feet from the north property line; and decks, patios, and/or three/four season porches to within six (6) feet ofthe north property line; and the turn- around private driveway to within two (2) feet of the east property line. Cross parking and access easements will be necessary between the two (2) units located in Hennepin County and the 10 units located in Ramsey County 3.5 Off-street parking space for the storage of two (2) vehicles within a garage and two (2) vehicles in the driveway is sufficient. Additional guest parking is provided adjacent some of the unites. 3.6 Because this project is an empty nester (single level) town home development, traffic is not anticipated to significantly increase along Old Highway 8. Staff estimates no more than eight (8) trips (in or out) from each unit or a total of96 trips per day. Traffic counts completed in 1997 indicate a 24-hour movement of6,732 vehicles. 3.7 Due to the close proximity to the adjacent condominiums to the south, staff has worked with Mendota Homes on achieving a quality development that does not have the typical characteristics of a town home development. These items include staggering the setbacks of structures; the incorporation of decks and/or patios; differing rooflines between structures; and the addition of architectural components such as 1-1/2 story foyers. Plans have recently been modified to further incorporate staff s suggestions. These concept PF3123 - RCA (072699) Page 3 of 4 -