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Fox Meadows Preliminary Plat Page 2 The property is vacant and was previously farmed. The property is generally flat and has a slope on the east side of the property. There is one wetland that is in the center of the property. 3. ANALYSIS: A. Level of City Discretion in Decision -Making The City's discretion in approving or denying a preliminary plat is limited to whether or not the proposed plat meets the standards outlined in the Comprehensive Land Use Regulations. If it meets these standards, the City must approve the preliminary plat. The City's discretion in approving or denying an interim use permit is limited to whether or not the proposed application meets the standards outlined in the City's Comprehensive Land Use Regulations. If it meets these standards, the City must approve the interim use permit. B. Consistency with Ordinance Standards PRELIMINARY PLAT Development Phasing The applicant has stated that the development will be completed in two phases. Phase 1 is proposed to include 34 lots and the street connections north to the Bever Ponds development and to 125th Street. Phase 2 will include the remaining 23 lots and will connect the street loop within the development. The applicant has stated that is a preliminary phasing plan and may change prior to the submittal of the Final Plat. Lot Size The R-3 zoning district requires a minimum lot size of 10,400 square feet and a minimum lot width of 80 feet. The lot sizes range between 10,561 and 35,915 square feet, with an average lot size of 13,427 square feet. The lots comply with the ordinance standards. The final easement dimensions will be reviewed as final plats are applied for. Setbacks The R-3 zoning district requires a 30 -foot front and rear yard setback and a 10 -foot side yard setback. The plans would comply with the setback requirements. Landscaping/Lighting The landscape ordinance requires two over story shade trees in the front yard of each Iot. The applicant is proposing trees in the boulevards along the streets. The boulevard trees are proposed to be installed all at the same time with each phase, either by the builder or the developer. The proposed landscape plan meets the code requirements for single family home developments.