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Provision of a trail corridor along the eastern half of the proposed subdivision would provide for the continuation of the trail system, existing within Clearwater Creek, and provide access to the Clearwater Creek neighborhood park for residents located to the south of the Clearwater Creek Development. Such access would allow the City to maximize its investment in the park by expanding it's service area to include a greater number of area residents. Additionally, as stated in the Park Plan, the continuation of this trail along existing wetlands, drainageways, and wooded areas, within an area designated . as proposed Greenway, represents an excellent opportunity to use the linear trail corridor concept to its fullest potential. However, given the amount of wetlands on the site, staff will need to evaluate the ability to construct a trail through this area. Upon submission of the required wetland delineation staff will be able to make this determination. In the event that trail construction is not practical a payment in lieu of parkland dedication will be required. The PDO requirements include a provision that thirty -five (35 %) of the total project area shall be preserved as open space. Based on the size of the entire site (37.47 acres) approximately 13 acres of open space should be provided. The applicant has noted in the PDO narrative that the PDO is intended, in part, to provide for and preserve the wetlands and open space for the surrounding properties. Open Space may be provided for either by conveyance of property to the City or a non- profit corporation or by establishment of a restrictive covenant running with the land for the benefit of residents of the planned development. The public drainage and utility easements that are required around all wetlands on the site should adequately satisfy this requirement. Ghost Plat The applicant has provided a Ghost Plat identifying how Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, could be subdivided in the future with the extension of public utilities. The plat demonstrates the potential to divide the two lots to create eight lots meeting the R -1X, Single Family Executive District lot requirements by extending a cul -de -sac into the property from the west. Future Subdivision The intent of the PDO is to allow for the resubdivision of the property by, in part, providing flexibility in the minimum lot size requirements. As noted previously upon the subdivision of the property, as proposed, the overall density of the development (1 unit per 12.49 acres) is consistent with the 1 unit per 10 acre requirement set forth in both the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. However, since the proposed Lot 1, Block 1 is approximately 32.08 acres it could technically be subdivided in the future and satisfy the 10 acre lot minimum. Staff is of 6