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The proposed plan appears to address these elements. A preliminary survey finds no threatened or endangered species on the property or in the immediate vicinity. A 20 acre greenway corridor and park are proposed along the southeastern quadrant of the site adjacent to an existing drainage channel. It appears that the park can be expanded to the north in the future; however staff is still reviewing the size and configuration. Resource management recommendations for the area include a greenway system along the southeast quadrant of the site which coincides with the existing floodplain, drainage ditch and wetland areas. ALTERNATIVE URBAN AREAWIDE REVIEW (AUAR) The site is within the 2005 I-35E Corridor AUAR and is subject to the AUAR mitigation plan. The proposed development is consistent with development Scenario 1 for medium density residential. Please see Attachment 9 for a copy of the AUAR Mitigation Plan Summary. FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT The southeast quadrant of the site is located within a designated Zone A flood plain district. The applicant shallbe responsible for verifying the base flood elevations, and demonstrating how the proposed floodplain fill areas will be mitigated on site. Both the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) and the City have specific permitting processes for floodplain fill.Additionally, a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) or Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) will need to be obtained from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for any alterations to the floodplain. GROWTH MANAGEMENT POLICY Per the Comprehensive Plan (page 3-27), an annual average of 230 units per year over each 5 year phasing period not to exceed 345 units in any 1 year is allowed. At the end of the 5 year phasing period unallocated units will be averaged out over the next 5 years. A phasing plan may berequired to insure consistency with this requirement. SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS A PUD Development Stage Plan and Final Plan application are required. The PUD ordinance details development requirements. It is also recommended that a neighborhood meeting be held with adjacent property owners. Staff’s preliminary design comments are as follows: Blocks Pedestrian ways are provided to break up long blocks and connect lots with open space.