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width requirement will be necessary (via the PUD). Access. The subject site is presently accessed from the north via a single point along Little Canada Road. In contrast, the submitted site plan illustrates two driveway access points along the roadway. Considering that Little Canada Road is a designated major collector street, it is recommended that a single access point along Little Canada Road be provided. This issue should be subject to further comment and recommendation by the City Engineer. Setbacks. As in the case of lot area and width requirements, the City's R-2 District setback requirements are considered an appropriate reference for setbacks. The following is a listing of applicable R-2 District setbacks and setbacks proposed by the applicant. As noted, the rear setback is proposed to be less than the typically required setback for uses of this nature. The setback is measured to the rear lot line, although it appears that additional upland area lies between the property line and the lake. This lesser rear setback would require flexibility through the PUD. The City has not commonly granted flexibility from shoreland setback requirements. As a condition of PUD approval, confirmation of shoreland setback compliance should be demonstrated by the applicant via the submission of a site survey that notes the ordinary high water elevation of Round Lake. If the OI -IW is similar to the current shoreline, the setback is likely met. Off -Street Parking Parking Suooiv. According to the Ordinance, two off-street parking spaces per unit are required for townhomes. While only single stall garages are proposed, area does exist on the north side of each garage for tandem parking arrangements. Thus, off-street parking supply requirements of the Ordinance appear to be satisfied. The City should discuss whether single -stall garages are adequate. In previous townhouse projects approved by PUD, two -car garages have been standard. Parking Location. In the case of townhouse dwellings, the Ordinance prohibits parking in any portion of the front yard, except designated driveways leading directly into a garage or one open, surface space located on the side of a 3 14 Required Setback Proposed Setback Front Yard 30 feet 49 feet Side Yard 15 feet 10 feet Rear Yard Rear Lot Line Round Lake OHWM 30 feet 50 feet 15 feet —70 feet As noted, the rear setback is proposed to be less than the typically required setback for uses of this nature. The setback is measured to the rear lot line, although it appears that additional upland area lies between the property line and the lake. This lesser rear setback would require flexibility through the PUD. The City has not commonly granted flexibility from shoreland setback requirements. As a condition of PUD approval, confirmation of shoreland setback compliance should be demonstrated by the applicant via the submission of a site survey that notes the ordinary high water elevation of Round Lake. If the OI -IW is similar to the current shoreline, the setback is likely met. Off -Street Parking Parking Suooiv. According to the Ordinance, two off-street parking spaces per unit are required for townhomes. While only single stall garages are proposed, area does exist on the north side of each garage for tandem parking arrangements. Thus, off-street parking supply requirements of the Ordinance appear to be satisfied. The City should discuss whether single -stall garages are adequate. In previous townhouse projects approved by PUD, two -car garages have been standard. Parking Location. In the case of townhouse dwellings, the Ordinance prohibits parking in any portion of the front yard, except designated driveways leading directly into a garage or one open, surface space located on the side of a 3 14