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Planning & Zoning Board December 8, 1999 Page 3 • meet or exceed the setback requirements from external property lines and from a building separation perspective. • 6. The number of lots with limited rear yards has been significantly reduced. Building plans have been submitted that show three plans ranging from 32 feet 4 inches to 44 feet deep house footprints. Ms. Sherman advised of the approvals necessary to accommodate the development proposal which included rezoning .25 acres of the property from R -1, Single Family Residential to R -3, Medium Density Residential; preliminary plat; amended Planned Development Overlay (PDO) to provide flexibility from district lot area requirements and setbacks; and site plan review for the multi - family area. It was noted that the modifications to the plan were based upon final wetland/ponding requirements of the Rice Creek Watershed District. With the modifications provided, Ms. Sherman recommended approval of the requested rezoning, PDO, and preliminary plat subject to conditions as outlined in her staff report. Chair Schaps asked Ms. Sherman if she is satisfie adequately met. Ms. Sherman stated she believe like more detail on the landscaping. Board's concerns have been rns were met but staff would Chair Schaps asked if there are any missirt GMs. Sherman stated that from a planning perspective, all concerns ha .ee dressed. Mr. Powell stated from and engine $ stipoint, the developer's engineer has made significant changes and subm s. Chair Schaps declared the pub ing open at 6:44 p.m. Dave Baumgarten asked for an opportunity to view a map and stated his concern about separation between the park, private dwellings, and developing areas. He asked if that concern was addressed. Ms. Sherman explained that it is the City's policy to not fence parks. Ms. Lane asked if the Park Board has been made aware of these concerns, noting that they sometimes erect fences or create berms if it is by a trail. Mr. Smyser stated he will speak to Public Services Director Rick DeGardner to address that issue and determine what the cost would be for screening. He agreed that it would be highly unusual to fence a park, especially due to the length involved in this case. • Mr. Baumgarten stated that he wants a fence between private property and the development, not necessarily around the park.