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City Council Meeting Minutes July 3, 2012 Page 8 of 12 Varied articulation is also achieved through the use of balconies, rails, brows and shed roofs to provide more of a residential neighborhood size and scale. These elements are tied throughout the design, such as the club house and carports, to bring cohesion and sustainability to the overall design. Parking The parking proposed for Planning Area 4B is intended to maintain a minimum overall parking ratio of up to 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit for residents, guests and employees. This area includes 4 primary types of parking in addition to limited on-street parking: a) surface parking lots, b) tucked under individual parking garages (enclosed or unenclosed) which provide 2 parking spaces in tandem, with one space in the apron of the garage, c) individual garages in free-standing garage buildings, remote from buildings, d) under building, or podium parking garage for multiple vehicles, integrated into the building architecture. Parks, Recreation. Trail and Open Space The public land dedication would create the opportunity for a connection of trails east and west, as well as provide an on-street connection from north to south. Both of these trail connections are considered necessary to connect existing trails into a regional trail system. An underpass of the BNSF railroad at Bullhead Gulch (located in Steel Ranch North) is planned to be constructed in 2014. Staff recommends the following conditions of approval: 1. Applicant shall adjust utility easements, discussed in the June 6th memo from Public Works, prior to recordation. 2. Applicant shall continue to work on construction level details, as discussed in June 6th memo from Public Works, prior to building permit submittal. 3. Retaining walls numbers 4, 5, 6, and 8, shown on Page 28 of 28, shall provide a colored concrete or alternative stone material which will be approved by staff at time of construction. Mayor Muckle called for an applicant presentation. APPLICANT PRESENTATION Justin McClure, 950 Spruce Street Suite 2A, Louisville, CO introduced members of his team. He stated this is the final phase of this project and thanked staff, specifically Craig Duffin and Troy Russ for their work and help with this project over the years. He stated there were about 15 'h acres of open space and parks; well in excess of the requirements. It provides east/west and north/south trail connections along with an underpass. He believes this is a quality density project providing economic impact. He emphasized the pedestrian activity and parking availability. He addressed some of the