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• • • Planning & Zoning Board October 8, 1997 Page 10 Outlot A. To simplify future platting of adjacent property, it is recommended that the southern 117 feet, more or less, of Outlot A be combined with adjacent Lot 24, Block 6. Townhome Remnant Parcel. To avoid the creation of an oddly- shaped remnant parcel and allow for possible future street extension into the adjacent easterly property, the right - of -way of the east /west townhome street should be extended to the eastern border of the site. Mini -Park. As shown on the revised preliminary plat, a 0.8 -acre mini -park has been proposed along the subdivision's east /west trail corridor. The acceptability of such park dedication should be subject to comment and recommendation by the Park Board. Park Access. The easternmost access to the 4.8 -acre park (via 79th Street) has been significantly reduced in width (from 50 feet to 10 feet). This access provision is considered less desirable than that which was previously proposed, as the visual connection to the park has been eliminated. In this regard, a more preferable park access location may be between Lots 1 and 2, Block 4. Exception Access. As shown on the submitted preliminary plat, a lot of record lies directly north of Outlot C, which is not provided public street access. As a condition of preliminary plat approval, public street access to the parcel must be provided. Triangular Lots. As noted previously, the triangular lots proposed as part of the previous plat submission have been eliminated. The solution, however, has resulted in rear yard areas of questionable use (reference to Lot 4, Block 2 and Lot 6, Block 6). Such lots are considered less desirable than the previous triangular lots. Medium Density Residential Use. At the September 10, 1997 Planning & Zoning Board meeting, the question was raised as to the acceptability of the medium density residential (townhome) component of the project. Provided all applicable planning- related issues can be satisfactorily addressed, the Planning and Zoning Board voiced general support of the use. 79th Street. As a condition of subdivision approval, the developer will be held responsible for the upgrade of 79th Street to the east of the subject site. This issue should be subject to further comment by the City Engineer. Based upon all information gathered to date, Mr. Brixius stated that if the City deems medium density residential development appropriate within this area of the community NAC would recommend approval of the following: 1. A Comprehensive Plan (Land Use Plan) amendment to change the suggested land use of the medium density residential component from single- family to multi - family residential use.