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2 <br /> <br />Open Space Planned Unit Developments have specific open space and trail requirements that must be met <br />for this type of development. Currently, the developer is proposing to meet or exceed the open space, <br />buffer, and trail requirements within the proposed development. <br /> <br />Comprehensive Plan – Parks. Chapter 6 Parks, Trails & Open Space has area and site-specific <br />recommendations that should influence the recommendation of the Parks Commission. Findings: <br />1. The plan identifies the property is within a park search area. <br />2. The property is roughly one mile from one neighborhood park (Kleis Park) <br />3. The open space development will have larger lots and at least 50% open space for the residents to <br />recreate within and view. Amenities such as trails or benches in the required open space could take <br />advantage of the site’s topography and natural features by creating passive recreation <br />opportunities. <br />4. A park of this size would not add a significant benefit to the existing park system in relationship to <br />the long-term maintenance costs. For this reasons, the City has not required parkland dedication <br />for similar developments in unsewered areas. <br /> <br /> <br />Comprehensive Plan - Trails. Chapter 6 Parks, Trails & Open Space has area and site-specific <br />recommendations that should influence the recommendation of the Parks Commission. Findings: <br />1. The plan identifies that the property is not within a search corridor. <br />2. With the prior Birth and Haven proposal, public comment indicated a lack of trail connectivity and <br />safety on this section of roadway for pedestrians and bikers. <br />3. City Staff have determined a road separated trail along Keats Ave is needed to start building out a <br />trail system in this area. <br /> <br /> <br />OPTIONS: