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Additionally, three (3) off-street parking areas do not meet the City's minimum setback requirement of twenty (20) feet. These areas are located as follows: South of Apollo Drive and west of the proposed roadway (5 foot setback); South of the proposed roadway near 35W (10 foot setback); And finally, located at the end of the proposed cul-de-sac (0 setback). Flexibility is also requested here through the PDO. Given the previously mentioned development constraints of the site, some setback flexibility is warranted. However, as shown on Exhibit E, with the shifting of the two buildings located west of the internal street to the south, the parking area setbacks can be increased to 15 feet off of the Apollo Drive right-of-way, 10 feet off of the I -35W right-of-way. Additionally, the parking area at the end of the cul-de-sac can be shifted to the east to maintain a 5 foot setback from the right-of- way. Concern is raised in regard to the parking of vehicles in the driveways of the individual units during the winter months, specifically in regard to potential damage to vehicles parked to close to the paved surface from snow plowing of the internal roadway. Under the recommended site plan (Exhibit E), there is a 30 foot separation from the garage to the paved surface of the roadway. Although the proposed changes will increase the driveway lengths of the townhomes from the internal street, we would recommend, as a condition of approval a deed convent shall be established which states that the City shall not be held liable for any damage caused to a vehicle parked within a driveway from snow plowing. Structure Separation. Section 6, Subd. 7 (2)(D)(v) of the Zoning Ordinance stipulates no structures may be closer than 20 feet to another building. The proposed building placement conforms to this separation requirement. Open Space. According to Section 6, Subd. 8.2.E.(iv)(c) of the Zoning Ordinance, at least 35% of the site must be devoted to green grass or open space. The site plan indicates 2.08 acres of the site will be devoted to green area, or 42%, therefore, the proposal meets the minimum requirement. In accordance with Section 6, Subd 20 of the Zoning Ordinance, a PDO is required to provide active recreational open space. The applicant is proposing to construct a volleyball court and horseshoe pit, therefore, the required recreational area has been provided. Structure Land Coverage. According to Section 6, Subd. 8.2.E.(iv.) (b) of the Lino Lakes Zoning Ordinance, the area covered by any structures shall not exceed 35 percent of the total land area. The applicant is proposing 31,997 square feet of building area or 15%, of the total site, therefore, the proposal meets the City's minimum requirement. 7