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Shores of Oneka Lake Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plat Submittal <br />Page 10 <br />to the width expansion of greenway corridors, conservation of wooded areas, development <br />of buffer areas, reduction of impervious surface, and utilization of joint facilities and utilities. <br /> <br />Comment: As previously mentioned, the development preserves a majority of the wetlands on <br />the site, requiring less than an acre of wetland fill. Additionally, the site preserves the natural <br />buffer on the south and west side of the development and open space along the lake. <br /> <br />(6) Maintenance or improvement for the efficiency of public streets and utilities. <br /> <br />Comment: As stated, the development will result in the construction of a roundabout on <br />Forest Boulevard North. Additionally, a 12-inch watermain connection will be <br />provided from the development underneath Highway 61 to connect to the west with a <br />casement pipe underneath Highway 61. There is also a proposed minor collector road <br />that would connect to future development to the north. <br /> <br />(7) Establishment of appropriate transitions between differing land uses. <br /> <br />Comment: The property is surrounded by single family homes to the south, and the <br />development will provide a buffer between these single-family homes and twinhomes within <br />the development. Industrial uses are to the west, which will be buffered with existing <br />vegetation. The property to the north is vacant agricultural land, and there is a buffer <br />between the development and the lake. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />