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Page 2 Flexibility to allow a minimum front setback of 20 feet for corner lots for the side of the home, 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. In exchange for this flexibility, the developer is: • Designing a more sensitive proposal than would have been the case with the use of the standard R-3 zoning district. • Preserving and enhancing natural features with the trail system that meanders through the development. • 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 Egg Lake Road (CSAH 8) and east of Goodview Avenue. The plan shows 93 proposed residential lots, stormwater ponding areas, sidewalk and trail connections, and road connections. The applicant is proposing the project to be built in three phases. The developer has indicated that an HOA will be established for the development to maintain community areas, landscaping, and the water re -use system. 3. CONTEXT: A. Surrounding land Use and Zoning The property to the north is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) and occupied by the Diamond Point East residential development. The properties to the east and south are zoned Future Urban Service (FUS) and occupied by large residential lots. The properties to the west, across Goodview Avenue, are zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Single Family Detached Residential (R-3) and are occupied by the Diamond Point West residential development, large residential lots, and a few vacant parcels. B. Natural Characteristics of Site The properties are currently vacant and does contain some challenges regarding an existing floodplain and wetlands. The properties are rolling with various elevations with approximately 21 acres of wetlands.