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The PUD would allow a tighter back-to-back spacing of the buildings. With full rear yard setbacks, a minimum spacing of sixty feet would be required. The PUD processing allows the City to approve spacing which is as low as the average height of the buildings. The closest spacing proposed is twenty four feet between units 12 and 19. Units 14 and 15 would be about 38 feet apart. All other building spacing is side to side, with a minimum proposed spacing of twenty feet. The other area where the applicant is requesting flexibility under the PUD process is with the setback from the cul-de-sac street. Units 11 and 13 would be closer than the standard thirty feet (23 and 27 feet, respectively). These units could be moved back to meet the 30 foot setback, but would then decrease the back-to-back spacing distances mentioned above. The applicant's request for PUD flexibility is based on the extraordinary park dedication being made for this area. All other perimeter setback requirements appear to be met in the concept plan. The applicant has included a walkway between the end of the cul-de-sac and the park. The only design issue of note would be the right-of-way and street design at the intersection with Little Canada Road. The west right-of-way line angles to create a 90° intersection, but the east right-of-way line remains straight north and south. The east line should also angle slightly to maintain the fifty foot right-of-way width to better manage traffic flow in and out of the cul-de-sac. Summary and Recommendation Planning Staff recommends approval of the Concept PUD proposed by Masterpiece Homes. The variations in setback and building spacing affect only a few of the units, but the project plans retain a significant amount of open space for these types of developments. Moreover, the proposal would result in approximately three times the amount of park land which would otherwise be acquired, based on the size of the parcel in question. This recommendation is subject to the comments regarding the street above, and the review comments of the other City staff. cc: Kathy Glanzer Greg Schroeder Terry Maurer Gordie Howe Masterpiece Homes, 127 E. County Rd C, LC Page 4