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A more desirable environment than would be possible through the strict application of zoning and subdivision regulations of the City. 9. To give the landowner and developer reasonable assurance of ultimate approval before expending complete design monies while providing City officials with assurances that the project will retain the character envisioned at the time of concurrence. 10. To allow variation from the provisions of this Ordinance including setbacks, height, lot area, width and depth, yards, etc. ANALYSIS The applicant is proposing 16 single family units on a 7.7 acre site. The site is comprised of three parcels, two of which are within the City of Little Canada. The southern triangular piece is within the City of Maplewood. This piece contains three lots adjacent to the border with the City of Little Canada, and the remainder of this parcel has been designated as common open space. The portion of the site located within the City of Little Canada is 5.5 acres. The single family homes will primarily be arranged along a north -south public street. The site will be complimented by two stormwater ponds within outlots and a common open space area to the south. The site is bordered by single family residential uses to the north, east, and west, and the City of Maplewood to the south. Lot Requirements and Setbacks. The underlying zoning of the site is R -1, single family residential. The following chart illustrates the performance requirements for the R -1 District, as well as what is proposed for the site. Three units are proposed to be located within the City of Maplewood. As such, only the units and acreage within the City of Little Canada are included in the calculations below. The information provided reflects the minimum proposed for the project: As proposed, all performance requirements are met with the exception of the rear yard setback for Lot 16. This lot is a corner lot, backing up to a neighboring lot with an existing single family home. This lot is the largest in the project, at 14,035 square feet. However, due to the presence of the adjacent home, this is a wide, shallow lot. The applicant has indicated that the building pad for this site is variable. Therefore, it is possible that the rear yard setback may be increased. The flexibility requested for this lot may be accommodated through the PUD process. 3 Required Proposed Lot Area 10,000 square feet 11,000 square feet corner 10,055 square feet 11,343 square feet Lot Width 75 feet 81 feet Front Yard Setback 30 feet 30 feet Side Yard Setback 7.5 feet 7.5 feet Rear Yard Setback 30 feet 7.5 feet As proposed, all performance requirements are met with the exception of the rear yard setback for Lot 16. This lot is a corner lot, backing up to a neighboring lot with an existing single family home. This lot is the largest in the project, at 14,035 square feet. However, due to the presence of the adjacent home, this is a wide, shallow lot. The applicant has indicated that the building pad for this site is variable. Therefore, it is possible that the rear yard setback may be increased. The flexibility requested for this lot may be accommodated through the PUD process. 3