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Planning & Zoning Board December 11, 2002 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES While the location of the various unit types are considered acceptable, examples of the proposed housing types should be submitted fo r review as a condition of PDO approval. With respect to density, staff stated, the development proposal calls for a total of 250 dwelling units resulting in an overall net density of 2.89 units per acre. The proposed densities consistent with the di rectives of the Comprehensive Plan and are therefore considered acceptable. With respect to street configuration, sta ff indicated the Carl Street/Century Trail extension through the site is considered posi tive as it fulfills a di rective of the City’s Transportation Plan. While the street is not a continuous, uninterr upted collector street route, the intersection in the southeast corner of the site is considered an acceptable compromise considering traffic speed related concerns voiced by area residents. Several issues regarding the proposed street configuration and resu lting traffic flow do however exist as summarized below (see attached development plan alternative for graphic reference): • The connection to Carl Street should be made as part of the proposed development. While such connection may not be immediate (constructed as part of the first phase of the development), the physical connection of the two street segments is imperative. • To improve vehicular convenience, provid e a more efficient traffic flow and minimize home exposure to oncoming traffic however, it is recommended that the street located approximately 150 feet nor th of the Carl Street/Century Trail intersection be shifted southward to create a four way intersection. • The “L” shaped cul-de-sac in the southwest corner shoul d be shifted approximately 150 feet to the east to align wi th the street to the south. • The cul-de-sac south of Carl Street in the southeast corner of the site lies approximately150 feet from what is likely to be a high volume intersection. The spacing of such intersection should be increased to minimize turning maneuver/vehicular stacking conflicts. It is recognized that such ea sterly shift of the intersection may result in the loss of an airpark lot (Lot 9, Block 5). While most “traditional” single-family lo ts have been found to meet or exceed to minimum R-1 district dimensional requirement s, several concerns exist as summarized below: • Lots 1 and 13, Block 2 have been found to measure only 95 feet in width. As corner lots, their width should be increased to 100 feet as required within R-1 zoning districts.