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Page 5 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Landscaping and Tree Preservation. The Applicant has not requested flexibility related to <br />landscaping or tree preservation standards. Per the City Landscape Architect’s Memo, the <br />proposed plans require revisions to comply with City Standards prior to acceptance by the City. <br /> <br />Wetlands. There are 13 wetlands on the development site. Of those, 11 will be preserved through <br />the proposed development layout. There are two very small wetlands (12 & 13) each comprising <br />less than 800 sq ft which are proposed for de minimis removal. Wetland buffer averaging is <br />proposed around the remaining wetlands, with all buffer areas located within the proposed open <br />areas. Staff is supportive of this approach to reduce issues with enforcement of wetland buffers. <br />Staff recommend that wetland buffer signage be located at lot boundaries where directly abutting <br />a required wetland buffer. <br /> <br />Parking and Driveways. Section 105.12.410 requires two spaces per dwelling unit. The homes <br />will have two or more enclosed stalls with driveways to accommodate additional visitor parking. <br />Given the width of the right of way, parking will be limited to one side of the street. Section <br />9.16.090 details driveway requirements. Driveways must be at least 5 feet from property side yards <br />and must be between 12 and 26 feet in width. Driveways are not shown on the project plans, and <br />locations cannot be verified. As such, driveways must conform to all City standards including <br />location, grade, and surface, when proposed. <br /> <br />Access. The roadway proposed for this development, not yet named, would be public and is <br />proposed to connect 50th Street North to the current roadway stub of Linden Avenue North in the <br />Sanctuary Neighborhood. A condition of approval has been added regarding street naming and <br />street names are provided in the Fire Department Memo. <br /> <br />Traffic. 50th Street is a collector street and designed to carry large traffic volumes. Turn lanes <br />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. <br /> <br />Parks. §103.00.150 Park Land Dedication Requirements. The City Code requires that the project <br />provide a minimum of at least 5% of the land for parks, or a cash in lieu fee using the estimated <br />fair market value of the property. The City’s Parks Commission reviewed the concept plan for this <br />development on February 21st 2024, and provided a recommendation for cash in lieu given the <br />close proximity to Hidden Knoll Park and up to 25% trail credit for a segment or connection along <br />or to 50th Street, Tamarack Farms, Hidden Knoll Park. <br /> <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 <br />supply would be required and utilized when necessary to keep pond levels at a minimum threshold. <br />Plans and details on the system will be required in future submittals to the satisfaction of the City <br />Engineer. <br />REVIEW COMMENTS: <br />Fire Chief Review. The City’s Fire Chief provided a comment memo dated 2/20/2026 which <br />details a comment on emergency access, signage, hydrants, addressing, and street naming.