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driveway, away from the principal use. Thus, all parking must be confined to designated parking areas. To be noted is that the Ordinance does not allow paving or parking areas within three feet of any side or rear property line. While technically not a "parking area," it appears the easternmost "turnaround space" may encroach into the three foot setback area. As a condition of PUD approval, an assurance should be made that a three foot side yard setback is maintained. Driveway Turnaround Spaces. In the case of townhouse dwellings which front on designated as collector streets (such as Little Canada Road), the installation of a vehicle turn -around space immediately adjacent to the access driveway is permitted. As shown on the submitted site plan, two turnaround spaces have appropriately been provided. As a condition of PUD approval, the "turnaround spaces" should be reserved for vehicle turnaround maneuvers. Building Design. The applicant has submitted front building elevations which correspond to four different dwelling unit types. As a condition of PUD approval, elevations for all building sides should be submitted. Such elevations should match the proposed site and floor plans. Within R-2 zoning districts, No structure may exceed three stories or 36 feet, whichever Is least. The proposed dwelling units are to be two stories above the north grade elevation of the site with walk out basements to the south (toward Round Lake). While it appears the proposed structure meets applicable height requirements, this should be verified via the submission of "drawn to scale" building elevations. Building finish materials and colors have not been specified. As a condition of PUD approval, proposed finish building materials and color(s) should be specified. In review of the submitted floor plans, it is noted that the single stall garages are proposed which have a wall-to-wall width of 10 feet and a depth of 20 feet. Generally speaking, such width is considered insufficient to accommodate door swings of medium and Targe vehicles. To improve usability, it is suggested that consideration be given to increasing the single stall garage dimensions to 12 feet in width and 22 feet in depth. Model Home. The applicant has indicated that the proposed structure may function as a model center, rather than a residential facility, at least for some initial time period. If this is the case, details regarding the model home operations should be provided (i.e. duration of use, off-street parking demands, signage etc.). It is not clear that there would be adequate off-street parking for use as a commercial real estate model center as discussed. 4 15