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1 Century Farm North Page 4 of 11 • 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, provide a more efficient traffic flow and minimize home exposure to oncoming traffic however, it is recommended that the street located approximately 150 feet north 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 should be shifted approximately 150 feet to the east to align with 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 easterly shift of the intersection may result in the loss of an airpark lot (Lot 9, Block 5). Lot Size and Setbacks. The following table compares lot size and setback requirements imposed within R -1 and R -3 Districts with those shown on the development plans. Note: Bold type signifies non - compliance. While most "traditional" single family lots have been found to meet or exceed to minimum R -1 district dimensional requirements, several concerns exist as summarized below: R -1 DISTRICT R -3 DISTRICT Requirement Proposed Requirement Proposed Lot size minimum 10,800 sq. ft. 10,808 sq. ft. 5,445 sq. ft. per unit Not specified Lot width minimum interior lot corner lot 80 feet 100 feet 80 feet 95 feet 100 feet 100 feet NA Building Setbacks from private street from local street from collector rear lot line side lot line NA 30 feet 40 feet 30 feet 10 Feet NA 30 feet 40 feet 30 feet 10 feet None 30 feet 40 feet 30 feet 10 Feet 20 feet 30 feet 40 feet 30 feet 10 feet Building height 35 feet Not specified 36 feet Not specified Note: Bold type signifies non - compliance. While most "traditional" single family lots have been found to meet or exceed to minimum R -1 district dimensional requirements, several concerns exist as summarized below: