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Page 8 Density The maximum development density for a PUD in the R-3 zoning district is 4 units per 1 acre. The applicant is proposing a residential net density of 2.2 units per 1 acre, which fits the requirements of a PUD. Although the applicant is requesting flexibility on lot sizes and setbacks, the density meets the ordinance standards. Development Phasing The applicant is proposing to construct the development in five phases. The phasing plan the applicant provided shows the phasing generally starting from the south along 130th Street and heading north. The first phase would be in 2017 and include the platting of 60 lots with a combination of single family homes and Villa homes with access off of 130th Street. As development continues northward on the site in later phases of the development, connections will be made to 135th Street, Flay Avenue, and 137th Street. The property is also proposed to be graded in two phases. The first phase would be generally the area south of the powerline easement and the City owned Outlot to 130th Street. The remaining would be graded with Phase 2 or earlier. Landscaping/Signage The applicant has provided a full landscape plan. According to Section 90-181 Landscaping, each home site shall have two deciduous shade trees maintained in the front yard. The applicant is proposing to have one tree in the front yard of all lots, with the exception of the Villa lots having one tree in the rear yard. The landscape plan shows boulevard trees along the streets and significant landscape buffers along Highway 61 and 130th Street. The plan also shows nicely landscaped entrances along 130th Street, including a monument sign, and landscaping within the park area creating a good transition to the proposed single family homes. The trees and landscaping proposed to be installed with the development is approximately 1,400 trees, which is more than double what the ordinance requires. In addition to exceeding the ordinance standard, the applicant is proposing to preserve some significant stands of trees that are currently on the property. The applicant intentionally planned the development layout and location of outlots in order to preserve these trees. It's in staffs opinion that the applicant has done a good job with the landscape plan and the preservation of the trees. Staff is comfortable with the landscaping proposed for the development. Lighting The applicant has provided a lighting plan. The applicant is proposing typical street lighting within the development, that meets the ordinance standard. The applicant has indicated that they will be installing the Veron decorative lamp style light throughout the development.