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Hamline Avenue ("B" Minor Arterial)1�vith 9,000 ADT (2000) are not at capacity and can easily absorb the added trips (a "trip" is defined as one vehicle entering or leaving a lot). It is estimated that Hamline Avenue wi 1 have 17,770 ADT by 2010 and a maYimum of 21,450 ADT by 2020 (Source: Ramsey CountyTransportationPlan). This is similarto Lexington Avenue. 6.2 The placement of inechanical equipme t can create visual and noise issues. Given the proposal it is assumed that air conditio�ing (AC) units for the town homes will be placed on the ground. 6.3 The City Code requires off-street parking to consist of two spaces for each dwelling unit, of which 1 space will be within a gara��. In the case of the town home proposal, 2 sta11 garages are included with each unit, wi�h an additional 2 vehicle spaces behind each garage. Visitor parking is limited to 3�roposed stalls on the south end of the private drive. Visitor parking must total 8 spa�� which can be accomplished by redesigning the private drive to include parallel or 90 �e��e parking adj acent to each unit or selected units. 6.4 The City has adequate sanitary sewer, ��m water, and water mains in place to support the development project. The Public ��orks Department and the Grass Lake Water Management Organization (GLWMO)� prior to Fina1 DevelopmentPlan consideration, must review and approve all of these d ailed plans. Should the GLWMO require substantial site modifications,the staff nd applicantwould return to the Planning Commission for further review. 6.5 The Community Development Staff h� nat reviewed a site lighting plan and will work with the Developer on an a��x�p��G �� an� layout. The developer may want to discuss options with Xcel Encr�} f�r r�si�cnkia� street lighting within the development site. 7.0 STAFF RECOMIVIENDATION: 7.1 On March 4,2003, the City Planner pre�ented the proposal to the Planning Commission, recommending approval of all four asp�cts (ComprehensivePlan amendment, preliminary plat, rezoning, and General Concept PUD) of the Meadow View Homes proposal, subiect to 9 conditions. 8.0 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: 8.1 On Wednesday, March 3,2994, the Rosleville Planning Commission held the public hearing regarding the Meadow View Hdmes town home proposal. At the meeting a number of adjacent property owners voiced their opposition to the redevelopment proposal. Specifically, adjacent/area residents indicated a concern over the additional traffic generated from the eight town home units, the increased density on the parcel, and site amenities such as building design a�d screening. PF3546 — RCA 032904 Page 9 of 12