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• • • Planning & Zoning Board December 11, 2002 Page 5 • The size of the hangers appears equal to the size of the homes they are to serve. As a condition of PUD approval, specific hanger designs should be submitted subject to City approval. • The direct visual (and audible) exposure of both hangers and the taxiway to Century Trail (in the southeast corner of the plat). While this has been addressed to some extent via landscaping, it is suggested that a berming along the street segment be provided as well. Townhome Issues Architecture. As a PDO, the City is afforded an opportunity to impose conditions related to the appearance of the townhomes. While specific townhome building elevations have not been submitted, the plan drawings illustrate a "garage forward" design. Recognizing this and to avoid visual monotony, creative building design is considered very important. As a condition of PDO approval, specific townhome building elevations should be submitted subject to City approval. Parking. According to the Ordinance, townhomes are required to provide at least two and one -half rent -free spaces per unit. The Ordinance further states that for projects involving eight or more units, the City may require additional clustered guest parking. While the "per unit" parking requirement has been satisfied, it should be noted that the proposed private street widths (16to 18 feet) prohibit on- street parking. Therefore, as a condition of PDO approval, the townhome area in the northeast corner of the site should be modified to incorporate specific visitor parking areas. Homeowners Association. According to the applicant, the project will be subject to the bylaws of three homeowner's associations. From the City's perspective, such bylaws should address issues associated with open space use and private street maintenance. As a condition of PDO approval, all homeowner association by -laws should be subject to review and approval by the City Attorney. Exceptions. As shown on the submitted development plans, a number of property exceptions exist west of the subject property along Sunset Road. In considering the proposed development, an assurance should be made that, to the extent possible, opportunities for future subdivision are provided. This is particularly relevant in that Sunset Road is a designated collector street and direct single family lot access to such streets are to be discouraged. Appropriately, an opportunity for future subdivision of the northerly extension has been provided via access to Stallion Road. Considering home placement and wetland infringements, street access to the southerly exception is not considered practical. Wetlands. Three designated wetlands are located within the central area of the property and comprise a significant portion of the site. Such wetlands are considered a site amenity and obviously influence the configuration of the development. As required by ordinance, a wetland mitigation plan has been submitted for review. Such plan should be DRAFT MINUTES