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Landscape/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 <br />comply with City Standards.. Further consideration is needed for the vegetation removal to maintain <br />screening and prevent unnecessary removals. <br />Wetlands - There are 13 wetlands on the development site. Of those, 11 will be preserved through the <br />proposed development layout. There are two very small wetlands (12 & 13) each comprising less than 800 <br />sq ft which are proposed for de minimis removal. Wetland buffer averaging is proposed around the <br />remaining wetlands, with all buffer areas located within the proposed open areas. Staff is supportive of this <br />approach to reduce issues with enforcement of wetland buffers. Staff recommend that wetland buffer <br />signage be located at lot boundaries where directly abutting a required wetland buffer. <br />Traffic/Access/Parking - 50th Street is a collector street and designed to carry large traffic volumes. Turn <br />lanes would be required as part of this development. A pedestrian crossing for trail connectively will be <br />required and is details will come with future submittals. Section 105.12.410 requires 2 spaces per dwelling <br />unit. The homes will have 2 or more enclosed stalls with driveways to accommodate additional visitor <br />parking. Given the width of the right of way, parking will be limited to one side of the street. As such, <br />driveways must conform to all City standards including location, grade, and surface, when proposed. <br />Stormwater Reuse - The applicant has indicated that the homes will be attached to a communal <br />irrigation system that is served by stormwater reuse. A backup connection to the City’s water supply would <br />be required and utilized when necessary to keep pond levels at a minimum threshold. Plans and details on <br />the system will be required in future submittals to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. <br />Other Review Considerations