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empty nesters and smaller families. The medium density designation also describes the <br />importance of preserving natural resources and amenities. <br />The proposed concept plan is requesting flexibility to accommodate a higher density, smaller lot <br />sizes, a variety of housing products, and preservation of natural resources. This is in line with <br />the intent of the land uses present in the development. Staff will continue to work with the <br />developer on their proposal to request a change in the zoning to Planned Unit Development as <br />the project moves forward. <br />Housing Types <br />The developer has proposed all single family homes within the development, however a variety <br />of products will be offered on three different lot sizes. Currently, Capstone Homes are proposing <br />to construct the homes on the east side of Oneka Parkway. These homes consist of 80 villa <br />homes on 55 foot lots and 41 single family homes on 65 foot lots. The 56 single family homes <br />on the west side of Oneka Parkway are still open to builders, but are proposed to meet single <br />family zoning district standards with 80-85 foot lots. Oneka Parkway provides a significant <br />break in product type, however, staff is concerned about the layout proposed for the mix of <br />products on the east side of Oneka Parkway. Staff recommends the layout is evaluated to ensure <br />there is an appropriate transition between homes and product types. <br />The first phase is proposed to have approximately 52 homes built, while there will be 177 lots in <br />total when the development is fully complete. The first phase is proposed to have a mix of the <br />three product types. <br />Parks / Trails <br />The developer is proposing a park to the east of the residential development. This park is within <br />the City's greenway corridor, which is an area that has been identified for having significant <br />natural resources. The desire with greenway corridors is to preserve large intact blocks of <br />natural resources as open space and link them together so that it can be used by both humans and <br />animals. Because the site is located within the greenway corridor and proposed to be deeded to <br />the City as a public park, staff will be working more with the developer on the amenities planned <br />to be offered in the park. <br />The developer is required to dedicate land, or pay a fee, or a combination of land and a fee. For <br />the 117.5 acre site, parkland dedication of 11.75 acres of upland is required. The developer may <br />also pay the fee, which is currently $2,400 per unit. The parkland dedication fee for the <br />proposed 177 lots would be $424,800. The developer is proposing land dedication in lieu of fees <br />with 11.20 acres of land. The developer's proposal will be evaluated by the Parks Commission. <br />The developer has prepared a plan of what the park could look like. Currently, the developer has <br />not indicated what would be constructed or paid for with their park dedication or request for <br />PUD flexibility. The park currently has a layout that shows parking and loading areas, a <br />pavilion, playground space, two sport courts, ballfields, and trail connections. Staff has reviewed <br />the park and believes the developer has generally done a good job planning what the future of the <br />