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Page 2 • Flexibility to allow a maximum percentage of impervious surface of 60%, where 50% is required. • Flexibility from the Shoreland Overlay District requirements through the PUD as approved by the MN DNR. 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 and connects to adjacent City park property. • Creating a connection through the Greenway Corridor in the City with the establishment of a passive trail. • Providing landscaping that exceeds the City's requirements. • Incorporating architectural design guidelines for homes within the development to ensure high quality and varied products. The applicant is also requesting approval of a comprehensive plan amendment. The developer's proposed utility plan identifies a connection to the Met Council Interceptor approximately 1,320 feet south of 165th Street North, which is at the northwest corner of the property. The City's Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan identifies a sanitary sewer connection to the Met Council Interceptor at 1651h Street North. Any modification to connection locations requires a comprehensive plan amendment. 2. BACKGROUND: The property is generally located north of 1591h Street North and east of Highway 61. The plan shows 87 single family, residential lots, wetlands and stormwater ponding areas, road and trail connections, and sidewalks and trails. The applicant is proposing the project to be built in two phases. The developer is not proposing a Homeowners Association or stormwater reuse for the development. The applicant previously applied for a sketch plan application and received comments from staff, the Planning Commission, and the City Council. At its February 27, 2020 meeting, the Planning Commission considered the site plan and generally liked the layout of the site, trail connections, and site access. The Planning Commission expressed concerns with the proposed 5 foot side yard setbacks and encouraged the applicant to use 7.5 foot side yard setbacks. They also discussed adding creativity to the site plan and layout to add character to development in exchange for the smaller side yard setbacks. The applicant amended their sketch plan for the March 16, 2020 City Council meeting and received more feedback. Generally the City Council agreed with the Planning Commission and suggested using a creative approach to the layout of the site in order to avoid monotony. Some suggestions included offering a variety of products, staggering front yard setbacks, and keeping villa products at one-story or one and a half story.