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Page 2 • Flexibility to allow various lot sized with a minimum lot size of 5,850 square feet, where 10,400 square feet is required. • Flexibility to allow various lot width with a minimum lot width of 45 feet, were 80 feet is required by ordinance. • Flexibility to allow a minimum front setback of 20 feet, where 30 feet is required. • Flexibility to allow a minimum rear setback of 25 feet, where 30 feet is required. • Flexibility to allow a minimum side yard setback of 7.5 feet, where 10 feet is required. • Flexibility to allow a maximum impervious coverage of a lot to be 55%, where 50% is required. • Flexibility to allow a minimum right-of-way width of 50 feet, where 60 feet is required. In exchange for this flexibility, the developer has: • Designed a more sensitive proposal, with less density, than would have been the case with the use of the standard R-3 zoning district. • Provided a public park within the development, with improvements that exceed City standards. • Provided a public trail to connect to existing trails in the adjacent developments. Preserving and enhancing natural features with the trail system that meanders through the development. • Provided a landscaping plan that exceeds City standards. • Preserved existing significant trees on the property. • Created a stormwater reuse irrigation project within the development. • Incorporated architectural design guidelines for the homes in the development 3. CONTEXT: A. Surrounding land Use and Zoning The property to the north is zoned Low Density Multiple Family Residential (R-4) and occupied by the Pineview Meadows townhome development. The properties to the east, south, and west are zoned Single Family Detached Residential (R-3) and occupied by the Country Ponds, Beaver Ponds, and Birch Tree Ponds residential developments. The properties to the west, across Highway 61, are zoning General Industrial (I-3) and are occupied by industrial uses. There are also a few vacant parcels to the east that are also zoned Single Family Detached Residential (R- 3). B. Natural Characteristics of Site The properties are currently vacant and do contain some challenges regarding an existing drainage ditch, floodplain, and high ground water. The properties are relatively flat with approximately 57 acres of wetlands.