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Density. Within R-1 Zoning Districts, the maximum number of dwelling units per buildable acre must not exceed 3.2. While the subject subdivision entails 9.3 acres, only 3.3 acres are considered buildable. With a density of 2.73 units per buildable acre, the proposed subdivision meets R-1 density requirements. Lot Area Lots within is -1 Zoning Districts must exhibit lot areas not less than 10,800 square feet in size. This requirement excludes area below the 100 year flood elevation and designated wetlands. Mi lots have been found to exhibit at least 10,800 contiguous square feet of buildable lot area. Lilt Width, Within the R-1 Zoning District, a minimum lot width of 80 feet is required. While, all proposed lots have been found to meet Ordinance width requirements, lot frontage on Lots 6, 7, and 8 is devoted almost exclusively to wetlands. According to the Subdivision Ordinance, lots with easements protecting watercourses shall have sufficient dimensions and area above normal water levels to equal or exceed the minimums specified in the applicable district provisions. In this regard, Lots 6, 7, and 8 of the proposed subdivision may or may not comply with the cited Ordinance provision, depending on interpretation. If the Ordinance provision is understood to meat that "sufficient dimensions" refers to the lot having ample buildable area dimensions so as to construct a home, then the referenced lets would comply with the Ordinance standard. If on the other hand, the provision is understood to mean that the required 80 foot lot width (road frontage) must exclude wetland areas, then an Ordinance violation would appear to exist and an alternative wetland mitigation plan should be considered. Although the applicant is requesting a unique lot design for Lots 6 and 7, their design is responsive to the current wetland preservation rules. Both lots exceed lot area standards and provide buildable area outside adjacent wetlands and floodplains. Due to the physical constraints of the site, we would recommend that the Planning Commission give positive consideration to the design Of Lots 6 and 7. Tree Preservation The submitted exist throughout the subject site. significant trees should be pre inventory of existing trees may be concept plan notes that trees To the extent possible, all served. In this regard, an necessary. Wetland Mitiq t.9ma As shown on the submitted concept plan, wetland mitigation will be necessary to achieve the proposed subdivision design. The proposed mitigation plan should be subject to review and comment by the Rice Creek Watershed District. 3