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• • • Century Farm North Page 4 of 11 Density. As calculated below, the development proposal calls for a total of 249 dwelling units resulting in an overall net density of 2.92 units per acre. The proposed densities consistent with the directives of the Comprehensive Plan and are therefore considered acceptable. Street Configuration. The Carl Street /Century Trail extension through the site is considered positive as it fulfills a directive of the City's Transportation Plan. While the street is not a continuous, uninterrupted 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 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 need not be immediate, the connection should be made no later than as part of the second phase of the development. • To improve vehicular convenience, provide a more efficient traffic flow and minimize home exposure to oncoming traffic however, it was previously recommended by staff that the street located 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. The following table compares lot size and setback requirements imposed within R -1 and R -3 Districts with those shown on the development plans. Allowable Density (net) Units Acres (net) Proposed Density (net) Low density Up to 3 units /acre 26 13.9 1.87 units /acre Medium Density 3 to 6 units /acre 223 71.4 3.12 units /acre Total 249 85.3 2.92 units /acre The proposed densities consistent with the directives of the Comprehensive Plan and are therefore considered acceptable. Street Configuration. The Carl Street /Century Trail extension through the site is considered positive as it fulfills a directive of the City's Transportation Plan. While the street is not a continuous, uninterrupted 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 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 need not be immediate, the connection should be made no later than as part of the second phase of the development. • To improve vehicular convenience, provide a more efficient traffic flow and minimize home exposure to oncoming traffic however, it was previously recommended by staff that the street located 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. The following table compares lot size and setback requirements imposed within R -1 and R -3 Districts with those shown on the development plans.