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less rectangular in its design, in an effort to more aesthetically fit within the natural environment of the plat area. Setbacks. The following table shows the required lot area and setback requirements for the R-1 District, along with those being proposed by the applicant: _ R-1 Standards Lot Area 10,000 s uare feet Lot Width 75 feet/80 feet corner lot Front Yard Setback 30 feet Side Yard Setback 7.5 feet/30 feet corner Rear Yard Setback 30 feet All lots show compliance with the minimum lot dimensions and setbacks, with one minor exception. The existing home on Lot 8 was constructed with a setback of 29.7 feet from LaBore Road. This is an existing condition, not affected by the plat, and is in any case merely a "de minimis" exception to the technical requirements of the ordinance. Wetlands. The proposed plat includes a significant amount of wetland area, all of which is being preserved without alteration. The Watershed District places a required average setback from wetlands. It appears that this plat would meet those requirements, however, an independent verification of this standard from the Watershed District staff should be provided. The City should also consider the requirement for a conservation easement over the wetland areas, and post markers that delimit the edge of the wetland as an effort to inform future landowners of the preservation intent. Access. The proposed plat gains access from LaBore Road, and terminates in a single cul-de-sac. The cul-de-sac length is approximately 450 feet, within the maximum allowable threshold for such streets. As noted previously, one house will be removed as a part of the street construction. The garage for this house is shown on the plat, but should be removed or processed as a second garage according to the City's requirements for accessory buildings. Streets. The City Engineer will comment on the street design within the plat. Landscape Plan. The applicant has not submitted a landscape plan for this plat. As a part of a future plan submission, planning staff would recommend that the pond area be seeded with an appropriate native grass and wildflower mix, and be supplemented by shrub and tree massing that will enhance the pond area as an amenity to the neighborhood, rather than leave it an eyesore, as stormwater ponds can become. This plan would include the landscaping proposed for the infiltration pond. The landscaping plan should be prepared to include this information. Park and Trail Dedication. As noted, the plat shows a small amount of usable park area in the southeast corner of the site. The usable park and trail area will need to calculated so as to identify the park dedication fee applicable to this plat.