06-11-2018 Council Meeting Packet

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3 Zoning Current and Proposed Zoning The property is currently zoned R-1, Single Family Residential and will be rezoned to PUD- Planned Unit Development to allow flexibility in right-of-way width, setbacks and lot dimensions to support the conservation subdivision. Street A and Street C to the north are considered minor collector roads per the 2030 Transportation Plan. Standard ordinance requirements are 80 foot wide right-of-way with 40 foot setbacks. The intent of these requirements is to allow for any future road widening on major collector roads and provide greater separation along higher capacity roads. A 60 foot wide right-of-way with 30 foot setbacks is proposed to minimize quality wetland and rare plant species impacts. These standards are consistent with local roads and R-1 single family residential standards. The PUD development process implements the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan by providing flexibility from the strict standards of the zoning ordinance to allow for this type conservation subdivision development. Current Zoning R-1, Single Family Residential Proposed Zoning PUD, Planned Unit Development Current Land Use Agricultural Future Land Use per CP Low Density Residential (1.6 to 3.9 units per acre) Utility Staging Area 1A=2008-2015 Density The site is guided for low density residential development which requires a density of 1.6 to 3.9 units per acres. The proposed net density is 1.69 units per acre which is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s guided land use and density. Wetlands and wetland buffers make up 56 acres (59%) of protected open space. The following chart implements Met Council’s formula for calculating net density. Gross Area (acres) 95.05 Wetlands & Water Bodies (Ditch) (42.33) Public Parks & Open Space 0.00 Arterial ROW (1.33) Other (Utility Transmission Easement) (0.40) Other (Wetland Buffer Area Only) (14.20) Net Area (acres) 36.79