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• City Council Legacy at Woods Edge March 8, 2004 is the primary access point to upper story residential units and provides an important link between the parking areas and the community green. Gateways Entrances to the Woods Edge development should be marked by distinctive features that announce your arrival at the Town Center. These locations are indicated on the Regulating Plan. Site Development Summary The associated development summary provides the connection between the site layout and the intended use and size of individual buildings. Buildings 6, 7, 10, 16 and 17 represent the mixed commercial /residential structures. Open Space Three types of Open Spaces are proposed within the Woods Edge development. These spaces provide recreation and relaxation space and functions as natural edges to the development. In addition to on -site open space, the site provides unparalleled opportunities for recreation due to its proximity to the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park, located immediately to the east and south. The project will provide pedestrian /bicycle trail links into the regional park system. Accessible Commons The residential district must provide a minimum acreage of Accessible Commons equal to 10 percent of the District land area. Located within the center of the townhome area the commons is a neighborhood- oriented open space intended to provide limited recreation and gathering areas. The specific size, location and improvement of the commons area will be reviewed in conjunction with any proposed residential development in this area. City Parks & Plazas An approximately one acre community green is provided for in the heart of the development. This space provides for a public gathering area adjacent to the retail, office, higher intensity uses within the Mixed Use District. Natural Resource Area Natural Resource Areas protect valuable natural features while allowing pedestrian access along trails. The majority of the Open Space within the Woods Edge project falls within this category. As part of the site development, approximately 9 acres of the site, comprising approximately 6.5 acres of wetland, will be preserved in its natural state. The wetland