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Page 8 Sidewalks and Trails The applicant is showing sidewalks along one side of each street within the development. A sidewalk should be added to the east side of Falcon Avenue to continue the existing sidewalk. The plan shows trails along the east side of Oneka Parkway, Ethan Avenue (west of the parkway), along Street 3 (between Ethan Trail and Street 4) and in the cul-de-sac on Street 4. The trails are proposed to connect to the proposed park area from the cul-de-sac on Street 4 and another area east of Ethan Trail. Staff will continue to work with applicant on the trail connection points. The applicant has provided a plan showing how trails could meander through the proposed park areas, but is not proposing to construct the trails with the development. The trail system, if desired by the City and Parks Commission will need to be installed by the City. The trail would likely be mulch. The 2030 Comprehensive Plan shows a trail along Oneka Parkway and along Farnham Avenue. The trail will be required to be installed along Farnham Aveune at the time the road is improved. The applicant is not proposing to construct Farnham Avenue. This area is proposed to be dedicated as a park. If the park is improved and a parking lot is desired, Farnham Avenue could be extended to make a connection to the park. As an alternative, if the property to the east develops, a developer could approach and propose a road connection with would be installed and paid for by the developer of the property to the east. The City should be open to this alternative. This may mean a revision to the plat to have Outlot J be split into two outlots, one for park dedication and one for a possible road extension. The applicant has done a good job meeting the Comprehensive Plan in regards to trails. Drainage/Grading The City will review and issue a stormwater management permit for the development. The plans include managing stormwater through a combination of ponds and a stormwater reuse system. The design is consistent with stormwater rules as proposed, and staff will work with the applicant to finalize the plans and issue a stormwater permit as the project moves forward. The developer is showing grading on neighboring properties that they do not control. The plans shall be revised to remove any grading on adjacent properties. However, the developer is proposing to expand a pond in the Prairie Village development to the south that staff is comfortable with. A revised phasing plan shall be submitted to include grading of the site. This revised plan shall address what the site will require for storm sewer and grading beyond the initial phase of development. Staff expects more of a mass grading for the site to build up the site and accommodate the stormwater and reuse needs.