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Subdivision Signs. Section 105.12.430 allows one (1) subdivision sign for this residential development with a <br />maximum sign area of 32 sq. ft. signage appears to conform to City requirements. A condition of approval has <br />been added that the signage is relocated and conforms with City Code. <br />Lot Configuration. Of the 58 lots, nearly all have a backyard with a full view of the open space area and accessibility <br />to a sidewalk or trail. Staff finds the configuration of the lots to be consistent with the intent of the OP PUD code. <br />Landscaping and Tree Preservation. The Applicant has not requested flexibility related to landscaping or tree <br />preservation standards. Per the City Landscape Architect’s Memo, the proposed plans require revisions to comply <br />with City Standards prior to acceptance by the City. <br />Wetlands. There are 13 wetlands on the development site. Of those, 11 will be preserved through the proposed <br />development layout. There are two very small wetlands (12 & 13) each comprising less than 800 sq ft which are <br />proposed for de minimis removal. Wetland buffer averaging is proposed around the remaining wetlands, with all <br />buffer areas located within the proposed open areas. Staff is supportive of this approach to reduce issues with <br />enforcement of wetland buffers. Staff recommend that wetland buffer signage be located at lot boundaries where <br />directly abutting a required wetland buffer. <br />Parking and Driveways. Section 105.12.410 requires two spaces per dwelling unit. The homes will have two or <br />more enclosed stalls with driveways to accommodate additional visitor parking. Given the width of the right of <br />way, parking will be limited to one side of the street. Section 9.16.090 details driveway requirements. Driveways <br />must be at least 5 feet from property side yards and must be between 12 and 26 feet in width. Driveways are not <br />shown on the project plans, and locations cannot be verified. As such, driveways must conform to all City <br />standards including location, grade, and surface, when proposed. <br />Access. The roadway proposed for this development, not yet named, would be public and is proposed to connect <br />50th Street North to the current roadway stub of Linden Avenue North in the Sanctuary Neighborhood. A condition <br />of approval has been added regarding street naming and street names are provided in the Fire Department Memo. <br />Traffic. 50th Street is a collector street and designed to carry large traffic volumes. Turn lanes would be required <br />as part of this development. A pedestrian crossing for trail connectively will be required and is details will come <br />with future submittals. <br />Parks. §103.00.150 Park Land Dedication Requirements. The City Code requires that the project provide a <br />minimum of at least 5% of the land for parks, or a cash in lieu fee using the estimated fair market value of the <br />property. The City’s Parks Commission reviewed the concept plan for this development on February 21st 2024, <br />and provided a recommendation for cash in lieu given the close proximity to Hidden Knoll Park and up to 25% trail <br />credit for a segment or connection along or to 50th Street, Tamarack Farms, Hidden Knoll Park. <br />Stormwater Reuse. The applicant has indicated that the homes will be attached to a communal irrigation system <br />that is served by stormwater reuse. A backup connection to the City’s water supply would be required and utilized <br />when necessary to keep pond levels at a minimum threshold. Plans and details on the system will be required in <br />future submittals to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.