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• • Century Farm North Page 6 of 11 "traditional" single family lot and that Lot 9 be eliminated combined with the lots to the north to create a buffer yard. In consideration of the matter, it was the feeling of the Planning and Zoning Board that such lots did not present a major compatibility problem and is acceptable. To improve area compatibility however, it was suggested by the Board that Lots 1 -3, Block 2 be converted from "traditional" single family lots to "airpark" lots. This change has not been made on the revised plan submission but is illustrated on the attached alternative airpark layout provided by the applicant.. • The impact of runway safety zone extensions upon area lots. As a condition of PUD approval, the applicant should provide documentation to the City that all applicable runway safety zone requirements have or will be satisfied. • Anticipated market demand for the airpark lots. The applicant has indicated that if demand for the airpark lots does not exist, they would likely be converted to "traditional" single family lots. Such change would require the processing of a PDO amendment. • The size of the hangers appears equal to the size of the homes they are to serve. As a result the visual appearance of the hangers is considered a significant issue. The applicant has been working with the airpark homeowners association to develop architectural standards for the hangers. While the applicant has indicated a willingness to provide such standards to the City for review, such standards have not, to date been submitted. As a condition of PDO approval, example hanger designs should be submitted subject to City approval. Townhome Issues Architecture. As a PDO, the City is afforded an opportunity to provide impose conditions related to the appearance of the townhomes. As previously noted, the townhome facade designs are considered generally positive by stressing unit individuality (through varied finish materials, window treatments and roof designs). Such features also serve to de- emphasize the "garage forward" design of the townhomes. 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. In addition to satisfying the "per unit" parking requirement, 49 additional visitor parking stalls have also been scattered throughout the townhome development. 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 and