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CONCEPT REVIEW LAKE STREET
Proposed Action.
This is a concept review that requires no action. Any comments regarding the development
would be helpful to the applicant for further applications.
Overview.
Vladimir S ivriver, the` applicant, is proposing to construct nine townhomes at 1303-05 Lake
Street. "The majority of the property is zoned R -4, which does not allow townhomes. The
development also includes a smaller lot that is zoned R -2. The R -2 zoning does allow
townhomes. In .order for this development to proceed,` the R -4 site will have to be rezoned to. R-
2.
Th proposed two-story townhomes will be situated on both lots with underground parking for
the residents and parking in front of the units for visitors.
III Primary Issues Consider.
What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan
designated the subject s
What are the preliminary specifics of the redevelopment?
What is the applicant's time line?
What are -the items that will have to occur for this development to proceed?
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change the site plan? What is the staff's reco g p
Supporting Documents.
Analysis of issues
Preliminary site plan
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Primary Issues to Consider.
What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan
designated the subject site?
The zoning of the property is R -4 and R -2. The Comprehensive Plan has designated this site as
Medium Density Residential. The zoning ordinance will have to be amended to R -2 for the
entire site in order for this development to proceed.
What are the preliminary specifics of the redevelopment?
Building
The applicant is proposing nine two -story townhomes.
Parking
The zoning ordinance requires two parking spaces for each unit. The parking for the residents
will be underground. The parking for visitors will be in front of the units. Some of the parking
is in the front yard. Parking is not allowed in the front yard setback. The applicant will either
have to receive a variance or remove the parking in the front yard setback.
The Engineering Dept reviewed the parking area in the front yard and it does not have a drive
aisle and will work.
Access
The preliminary plan indicates two access points from Lake Street. The Engineering Dept has
reviewed the proposed access and will not allow the two proposed access points.
Setbacks
The following are the required and proposed setbacks
RR 2 proposed
Front yard 35 feet approximately 29 feet
West side yard 12 feet 30 feet
East side yard 12 feet 28.35 feet
Rear yard 35 feet 25 feet
Height
The height is proposed to be two stories.
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Surrounding Uses
The site is surrounded by Minnehaha Creek to the west, residential to the east and north, and
industrial to the south.
What is the applicant's time line?
The applicant wants to start construction this year.
What are the items that will have to occur for this development to proceed?
The following are the items that will have to occur for this development to proceed:
Site Plan Review approval (this includes drainage, grading, etc.)
Rezoning to R -2
Replatting of the site including a variance for exceeding the number of sides for a
lot
Remove or grant a variance for parking in the front yard setback, with the parking
redesigned to meet engineering departments requirements
Rear yard setback variance
Front yard setback variance
What is the staff's recommendation to change the site plan?
Staff would recommend that there be fewer units on the site, remove most of the parking on the
south side of the site, and redesign the parking area for one access from Lake Street.
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