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Peregrine Pass May 24, 1999 page 8 Open Space No large open space is possible on this relatively small development. However, the large wetland acts as about 1.5 acres of open space. If an additional buffer area can be ensured, it would add 0.96 acres of open space. Adding the trail corridor of about 0.25 acre would raise the total to approximately 37% of the site as open space. The City would hold a conservation easement on the buffer strip around the wetland. Park Dedication The Park Board reviewed this item at their April 5th meeting and recommended the following: 1. Meander the northern end of the trail to the west, since we are not sure whether future continuation of the trail will need to be within the road right -of -way. 2. Provide safe, temporary access from the northern termination point of the shoulder of 12th Avenue. This trail dedication will satisfy the park dedication requirement for this development. The trail is to be constructed through the bituminous surfacing by the developer. Stormwater Management Staff will be working with the developer on implementing preservation development principles regarding stormwater management. This would include infiltration and otherwise keeping runoff on the site as much as possible. Several infiltration ponds are included in the design. The intent is to utilize natural drainage methods rather than concrete and pipe. This reduces impervious surface and saves money. The City Engineer and Rice Creek Watershed District will work with the developer to achieve this where possible. The City would hold drainage easements over the wetland and pond areas. The main purpose of the wetland buffer is to filter runoff before it enters the wetland. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD ACTION On April 14 the P & Z approved the Comprehensive Plan amendment including MUSA, the rezoning to PDO, and the preliminary development plan. The approval included conditions. An additional recommendation included expanding on the tree preservation discussion in the text of the report, which has been done. The recommended conditions of approval have been expanded after discussions at City Council work sessions.