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work with staff regarding meeting density requirements for the project and what the City would receive in return for PUD flexibility. The Commission agreed that having a variety of lot sizes and product types is attractive for the City because it will offer more options and price points for smaller families and empty nesters. They also believed the developer has generally done a good job preserving area within the Greenway Corridor for natural resources. 2. PARKS COMMISSION UPDATE: At its November 15, 2017, meeting the Parks Commission reviewed and provided comments on the concept plan. The Commission asked for a better understanding of the park dedication request and if the developer would be proposing any park improvements with their PUD request. The developer stated that the park dedication request is just for the land, with no improvements. The developer will have their PUD request ready for their formal preliminary plat submittal. The Commission encouraged the developer to work with staff on the PUD request and how the proposal would exceed City standards. It was unclear to the Commission what portions of the open space on the eastern side of the development would be provided as part of the park dedication proposal and if not solely owned by the City, who would be owning and maintaining these areas. The Commission expressed concerns for connections to the park for the residents living in the western quadrant of the development. They encouraged sidewalk and trail connections to existing infrastructure in adjacent developments as well as further off-road trails. Although the developer indicated there would be no improvements to the park, the Commission had comments regarding more looping trails, specifically within the northern portion of the park, the wetlands within some of the planned ballfield areas, and the number of parking spaces and layout of the parking/loading areas. The Commission was generally very supportive of the preserved open space within the Greenway Corridor for park land. They are interested in understanding the developer's full park dedication and PUD proposal as the project moves forward. 3. BACKGROUND: The properties are generally located east of Elmcrest Avenue N. and north of 1591h Street N. and total approximately 120 acres. The properties are currently vacant, relatively flat, and have some site constraints due to approximately 24 acres of wetlands. The applicant would like to receive feedback on the project in regards to general layout, housing types, parks/trails, road circulation and construction, and stormwater management/ water re -use.