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Page 7 Shoreland The shoreland district comes in effect for all homes located within 100 feet of the ordinary high- water (OHW) level of Oneka Lake. The applicant is asking for flexibility on lots effected by the shoreland district requirements, in order to provide a more sensitive development than otherwise allowed by ordinance. All of the lots are pulled back from the lake with public open space along the lake, is a more sensitive development approach than the alternative of several lots on the lake with access to the lake with docks. Oneka Lake Required Proposed Setback from OHW 150 feet Over 150 feet Minimum Lot Size 20,000 sq. ft. 5,417 sq. ft. Minimum Lot Width 125 feet 52 feet Maximum Structure Height 25 feet 35 feet Maximum Impervious Surface Area 25% Less than 25% overall * Requested PUD flexibility highlighted in grey The applicant is proposing mostly two story walk-out homes, which will make it difficult to comply with the maximum structure height for the shoreland district of 25 feet. In all residential zoning districts the maximum structure height is 35 feet. Development Phasing The applicant is proposing to construct the development in four phases. The phasing plan the applicant provided shows the phasing generally starting from the from the west and providing access to Goodview Trail North. The first phase would be in 2022 and include the platting of 51 lots with a combination of single family homes, villa homes, and townhomes with access off Highway 61 and Goodview Trail North. The roundabout is part of phase 1, but with grant and permitting requirement from MnDOT, the roundabout will be constructed in 2023. There is a condition of approval that prior to the issuance of a building permit in phase 2, the roundabout shall be constructed and functioning. As development continues on the site in later phases of the development, connections will be made to Goodview Avenue and the properties to the north. The property is also proposed to be graded in two phases. The first phase would be generally the western portion of the site. 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 two trees in the front yard of all lots, with the exception of the some lots having one tree in the rear yard. The landscape plan shows boulevard trees along the streets and landscape buffers for corner lots. The plan also shows nicely landscaped entrances along Street