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8 <br />1. The multi-functional greenway corridor shall incorporate more trails and open <br />space into the development. The trail shall extend through Outlot C and <br />eventually connect to Andall Street. <br />2. Trail corridors shall be a minimum 30ft wide. <br /> <br />Tree Preservation and Landscaping <br /> <br />A Tree Preservation Plan and Landscape Plan in compliance with Section 1007.043 (17), <br />Required Screening, Landscaping and Buffer Yards shall be submitted. Additional <br />landscaping may be required as a condition of the PUD. <br /> <br />Conservation Development <br /> <br />Per City Code Section 1007.007: Subdivision Ordinance Definitions <br /> <br />CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT. The development pattern and technique whereby lots <br />are arranged in closely related groups to preserve the natural amenities of the land <br />through the creation of common open space. <br /> <br />Natures Refuge North is a proposed conservation development. The villa lots preserve <br />woodland and wetland areas, create more protected accessible public open space and <br />establishes the greenway corridor. The trail system is also incorporated into the <br />greenway system vs. along the street creating a more enjoyable, safer, and valued <br />recreational experience. <br /> <br />The purpose of using the PUD zoning is to create a conservation development that <br />establishes the defined public values of preserving and enhancing the on-site natural <br />resources. The PUD also creates and enhances the greenway corridor and trails that are <br />accessible to the public. <br /> <br />Environmental Review Record <br /> <br />As previously noted, in 2006 a mandatory Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) <br />was prepared for the original Natures Refuge concept because the proposed 278 <br />housing units exceeded the 250 housing unit threshold. The EAW thoroughly analyzed <br />potential impacts to wetlands, rare plant and animal species, floodplain, water quality, <br />noise, traffic and archeology. It was determined the project did not have the potential <br />for significant environmental effects and the Council passed Resolution No. 07-06 <br />making a Negative Declaration on the Need for an EIS. <br /> <br />The scope and size of the existing Natures Refuge and revised Natures Refuge North <br />(152 housing units on 155 gross acres) is smaller than the original 2006 proposal (278