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Planning & Zoning Board February 12, 2003 APPROVED MINUTES Page 9 It is the intent of the appli cant to locate the varied housing types such that a transition in land use intensity exists. Ge nerally speaking, low intensity residential uses are proposed in the southern portion of the site with hi gher density townhomes located in the northeast corner of the property. The proposed land use transition is consistent with the land use directives of the Comprehensive Plan and is considered a positive aspect of the development plan. Examples of the proposed housing types have been submitted and are attached to this report. While finish materials have not be en specified, building el evations illustrate a variety of roof styles, window and door treat ments and are considered generally positive. Particularly positive are th e attached townhome elevations where varied roof and window treatments promote dwelling unit individuality. Density. The development proposal calls for a to tal of 249 dwelling units resulting in an overall net density of 2.92 units per acre. The proposed densities consistent with the di rectives of the Comprehensive Plan and are therefore considered acceptable. Street Configuration. The Carl Street/Century Trai l extension through the site is considered positive as it fulf ills a directive of the City’s Transportation Plan. While the street is not a continuous, uninterrupted colle ctor street route, th e intersection in the southeast corner of the site is considered an acceptable compromise considering traffic speed related concerns voiced by area resident s. Several issues regarding the proposed street configuration and resulting traffic flow do however exist as summarized below: • The connection to Carl Street should be made as part of the proposed development. While such connection n eed not be immediate, the connection should be made no later than as part of the second phase of the development. • To improve vehicular convenience, provid e a more efficient traffic flow and minimize home exposure to oncoming traffic however, it was previously recommended by staff that the street loca ted approximately 150 feet north of the Carl Street/Century Trail intersection be shifted southward to create a four way intersection. While this suggestion was not supported by the Planning and Zoning Board it remains a concern of staff. Lot Size and Setbacks. While the “traditional” single family lots have been found to meet or exceed to minimum R-1 district dimensional requirements, two concerns exist as summarized below: • Considering that Carl Street/Century Trail is expected to be a high volume roadway, it is the opinion of staff that the impact of such roadway upon Lots 5 and 6, Block 2 (at the intersection of Sunset Road and Century Tr ail) could be lessened by providing interior access to such lots from the northeast via the proximate cul-de-sac. In