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suggested that any landscaping within the right -of -way must be at least five feet from the curb. Realignment of Preserve Trail was another recommendation made that was not addressed. The Preliminary Plat still proposes Lot 1, Block 3 and a curved road within the former 459 Viking Drive parcel. It is again recommended that Lot 1, Block 3 be removed and Preserve Trail be centered within the parcel. If Preserve Trail were left as currently proposed, existing parcels to the east along Viking Drive would be rendered non - conforming, or their buildable areas reduced as a result of the extraordinary setbacks required by corner lots. Planning staff would recommend that the street extend through the parcel, with outlots along both sides to be owned and maintained by the homeowners in the plat. Two lots are shown as Lot 1 and Lot 2, within Block 2 at the eastern end of the property. Lot widths when measured at the front setback line meet the 75' street frontage requirement only when measured at an angle. When measured perpendicular to the side lot lines, they appear to be less than 75 feet in width. Therefore, it is recommended again that the two lots be joined into a single parcel. Summary and Recommendation In summary, although the second Preliminary Plat submission dated September 30th 2002 has changes regarding setbacks and lot widths, specific conditions originated from the previous submittal have not been met. Based on the submission to date, the plan should not be approved for Preliminary Plat approval. In addition to the issues and recommendations raised by the City Engineer, planning staff recommends the following conditions to an approval of the preliminary plat: 1. Realignment of Preserve Court off the Williams Pipeline right of way. 2. Redesign of the plat to accommodate the relocated right of way. 3. Landscape plantings not occur upon the pipeline right of way, but that trees be planted within the boulevard area along Preserve Court for buffering purposes. 4. Lot 1, Block 3 be eliminated and Preserve Trail be centered upon the parcel so as to not render the two properties to the east along Viking Drive non- conforming. 5. The two parcels listed as Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Block 2 be combined to one lot, thus providing proper lot width requirements and additional spacing from the existing pipeline to the south. 6. Landscaping along the wetland edge is added in accordance with the original planning recommendations. 7. Compliance with Administration, Engineering and Public Works recommendations.