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structure east structure to minimize impacts. The structure has an average height (main level) to the midpoint of the roof. 5.20 Outlot B has a zoning ofR-3, General Residence District for multiple family housing. The Community Development Department has concluded that the proposed use on the parcel, 17 row town homes, is a use consistent with the R-3 zone. OTHER IMPROVEMENTS/STAFF COMMENTS: 5.21 The existing sidewalk will be extended from its current location (south end of third structure) to the south to the end of the last town home unit. This design/improvement is consistent with the approval given by the City Council on June l6, 2003 and consistent with the Arona-Hamline Neighborhood Master Plan and the need for neighborhood pedestrian access improvements. 5.22 Extensive landscaping for each of the project areas is proposed and includes a variety of trees, shrubs, and perennials. The landscaping is consistent with the overall landscape master plan. With the trail and overlook improvements complete, the proposed landscaping will to complement previously installed landscaping around the pond overlook, the trail, and the existing row homes and senior cooperative to the north. 5.23 The parcel will also require final grading. The proposed plan indicates that a retaining wall will be built along the southern boundary. However, the City has a storm water force main in this same location, which will require the retaining wall to be relocated outside the public easement. Relocating the retaining wall may require slight changes to lot lines, private drive, and/or town home structures. Staff is working with United Properties on the final design and location of these items. 5.24 The grading plan also indicates the over-land drainage will cross the trail in a number of locations. The Development Review Committee is concerned and recommends that this grading design be modified to include two locations where drainage pipes can be installed under the trail to disburse water drainage and eliminate safety concerns with ice build-up on the trail. 5.25 The walkout town homes will be constructed from 11 feet to l7 feet from the existing trail. The Development Review Committee recommends the developer install a decorative fence (wrought iron or other) and landscaping between the structure and trail to minimize residential intrusion from those pedestrians using the trail. 5.26 The utility plan indicates that the existing 8 inch water line will be reduced to a 6 inch line and it is extended from its cunent location to the south terminus of Lot lO. However, because this water line will be a dead-end line, staff will require that it remain an 8 inch line to the hydrant. PF3602_RCA_I02504.doc Page 5 01'5