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Page 2 Flexibility to allow a minimum side yard setback of 7.5 feet, where 10 feet is required. Flexibility to allow a minimum right-of-way width of 54 feet, where 60 feet is required. In exchange for this flexibility, the developer is: • Designing a more sensitive proposal, with less density, than would have been the case with the use of the standard R-3 zoning district. • Providing additional upland for a park, that exceeds the City standards for park dedication requirements. • Providing a public trail along some roads to connect to existing trails in the adjacent developments and to the future park. • Providing a landscaping plan that exceeds City standards. • Preserving existing significant trees on the east side of the property. • Creating a stormwater reuse irrigation project within the development. • Incorporating architectural design guidelines for the homes in the development. 2. BACKGROUND: The properties are generally located north of Oneka Parkway and 159th Street. The plan shows 177 proposed residential lots, stormwater ponding areas, a passive park, sidewalk and trail connections, and road connections. The applicant is proposing the project to be built in four phases. The developer has indicated that an HOA will be established for the development to maintain the landscaping and the water re -use system. A sub -association will be established for the villa units for snow removal and lawn maintenance. In the Fall of 2017, the Planning Commission and City Council reviewed a sketch plan for the development, at that time known as the "Leroux Property". The Planning Commission and City Council generally liked the variety of lot sizes and the trails within the development. The Planning Commission and City Council provided the following comments: • They wanted to make sure that the residents within the development had access to the proposed park area to the east. • They had questions about the lots that were previously proposed to be located off of Farnham Avenue, as they seems disconnected from the rest of the development. • They liked that the "greenway" including the wetlands and trees were being preserved. • They highly encouraged stormwater reuse for irrigation throughout the development. • They Encouraged a plan for walking trails within the proposed park area to the east. The Parks Commission also reviewed the sketch plan and provided informal comments in regards to trails, park improvements, and park dedication. The plan at that time included a concept on how the park could be developed in a more active way including a pavilion, parking area, and possible sport court/playground and ball fields. In general, the Parks Commission liked the proposal, but realized there are several details to work out. The Parks Commission provided the following comments: