HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-03 NAC MemoNORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
4.800 Olson Mein orial Hi Suite 202, Golden Valle MN 55422
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MEMORANDUM
ENCLOSLRE 3
TO:
Eric Johnson
FROM:
Scott Richards
DATE:
Februar 3, 2005
RE:
Oak Park Hei —A kerman Estates
FILE NO:
798.02 — 04.15
The applicant's representative, Todd Erickson, has indicated that the will not have
revised plans for the Ackerman Estates project in time for consideration at the Februar
103 2005 Plannin Commission meetin The applicant ma be lookin at alternative
housin st for the site that would more ade address ri concerns
with Hi 36 and Oak g reen Avenue. It is likel that the Plannin Commission will
review these plans at the March Plannin Commission meetin The applicant will be
re to withdraw the application for the sin famil concept before a different site
plan and housin st is proposed.
The application was received on December 14, 2004. The Cit g ranted itself another 60
da to the review timeline for a total of 120 da The application will need to be
considered b the Cit Council no later than its April 12, 2005 meeting.
ACKEW94AicVESTATES
February 3, 2005
Dear City of oak Park Heights,
At n. Erie Johnson
After the Planning meeting in January, we went back to the drawing board and tried
several layouts using single family lots on the site. While paying attention to the 1995
bridge plan, we were unable to create a feasible plan. For this reason we are removing
our request for approval of a single family layout. We are submitting this plan as its
alternative.
In analyzing the property and the impacts of the 1995 bridge plan we designed are
attached housing design. This plan calls for 26 one level townhomes with basements and
look-outs. This plan identifies the current 1995 bridge plan and leaves adequate space t o
build the infrastructure necessary for the new highway.
The units will contain two bedrooms, two bathrooms, rooms, large family rooms with vaulted
ceilings, large eat in kitchens and informal dining rooms. The basements ill be finished
neon request.
This one level living is a product that is in high demand. ' `he association i's very
appealing to empty nesters and seniors looking to downsi e ftorn them hones and get
away from the maintenance. Due to the lack of this type of housing in the valley, we feel
that the majority of our customers will come •om the surrounding community. We thank
you for your consideration of this project and look forward to discussing it with you in
the near future.
Respectfully,
Greg Johnson-`--;
Chief Manager ager