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Fox Meadows Preliminary Plat Page 5 The 125th Street access at Highway 61 is an uncontrolled intersection. Highway 61 has a right - turn lane on the northbound side that will accommodate traffic turning east (right off of Highway 61 to enter the development as well as other properties in the area. 125th Street has a single approach lane to access Highway 61 which should generally be adequate to accommodate traffic. The expected traffic volumes using the intersection following the development of the property will not be such that intersection controls will be warranted; however, staff does anticipate vehicles will line up to some extent during peak periods to gain access to Highway 61. As a result, drivers may choose to take alternative routes to gain access to 120th Street or 1300' Street which are both signalized intersections designed to accommodate higher traffic volumes. Parking The City requires each home to provide a minimum of 2 parking spaces. We have included this as a condition of approval. Building Height The maximum building height is 35 feet. The elevations should be provided and dimensioned in order to insure this requirement is being met. This item will be reviewed with the building permits. Sidewalks/Trails The City code does not require sidewalks for residential developments. The applicant is not proposing sidewalks within the development. The applicant is proposing an 8 foot trail along the west side of Fondant Trail as it extends to the south. Park Dedication There is no public or private park land proposed within the development. The park intended to serve this site is located in the Beaver Ponds development north of this site. The City Code requires either park dedication of 10 percent of the buildable land area or cash -in - lieu of land (currently $2,400 per lot). Cash -in -lieu of land would be $136,800 at the current rates ($2400 x 57 lots). The Parks Commission will consider accepting cash -in -lieu of land at its February 26, 2014, meeting. INTERIM USE PERMIT — OFF SITE DIRECTIONAL SIGN The applicant is requesting approval of an off-site directional sign on property located at 12493 Forest Boulevard North. The property is located at the southeast corner of Highway 61 and 125th Street. The sign will be placed on the west property line, along Highway 61, approximately 340 feet south of 125th Street. The sign shall be located at least 5 feet from the property line and right of way. Sign Ordinance Standards