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4 We do not intend to maximize the density based on the standards shown above. An initial rough concept is included below, this example includes 30 homesites. We will agree to not exceed an overall density of 2.5 acres per unit or a maximum of 31 units with any proposed rural plan. In addition to using the RS zoning district we would be asking the City for the following additional considerations. • Allowing the use and construction of rural road (no concrete curb or concrete ribbon) vs urban roads with concrete curb and gutter. We understand the City has had issues in the past with rural roads. I would say that construction standards have changed, and rural roads can last as long as roads with curb and gutter so long as they are built correctly and have gravel shoulders to protect the edge of the roadway. Most paved roadways in outstate Minnesota and Wisconsin in rural areas use rural standards roads. We would follow the rural road standards shown in the City’s engineering standards. • Allow wetlands, wetland buffers and ponding areas to be located within single family lots with drainage and utility easement over them. Drainage and utility easements give cities similar rights as outlot ownership to access and maintain ponds and wetland areas. This is very common throughout the twin cities. • Allow the use of PVC vs. ductile iron watermain – I mentioned this in our initial sketch plan review as well, but we did not pursue using PVC. Using PVC is more common in the Twin Cities than ductile iron. In large part because of cost but there are other benefits as well. We will also be connecting to two existing watermains that are made out of plastic(HDPE), one along Inwood and one along Imperial Ave. It seems logical to continue with plastic vs. ductile iron through our