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A and B include the private drives common open space. These parcels will be owned and maintained by the HOA. Outlot C will include stormwater ponds, infiltration areas and wetland buffers. The applicant is proposing that this outlot be deeded to the City but, prior to final plat submittal, the City and the applicant should work together to determine whether the City has an interest in owning the property rather simply obtaining an easement. The applicant has indicated that the project will likely be built in 2 phases. A phasing plan will be submitted for City review and approval prior to the final plat approval. Park Dedication Park dedication shall be cash in lieu of land at $2,500 per unit ($280,000 total for 112 units). Additionally, the City is working with Anoka County Parks to development a playground south of Outlot C. Ordinance Amendment As noted in the staff report, there are several areas where the applicant is proposing to amend the Lino Lakes Town Center Design & Development Guide standards. The Town Center PUD was approved by Ordinance 04-04 and any change to the design standards will require an amendment to the PUD. In summary, the applicant is requesting the following amendments: 1. To allow only one building type in the development. 2. To allow 4' x 8' porches where 6' x 10' porches are required. 3. To allow street -facing facades with less than 25% window area. 4. To eliminate the requirement that windows and doors must be recessed at least two inches from walls or exterior trim to create a shadow line for visual interest. 5. To allow vinyl siding. 6. To eliminate the maximum 15 foot secondary street frontages requirement. 7. To allow a single user sign with the development name in the common area. Findings of Fact The following are Findings of Fact as related to the land use decisions for the PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat and text amendment. Per Section 1007.024(1) Purpose and Intent, the PUD, by allowing deviation from the strict provisions of this Ordinance related to setbacks, heights, lot area, width and depths, yards, etc., 7