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common boundary) to the west that are also in the Metropolitan Urban Service Area and eligible <br />for redevelopment with single family homes at urban densities. The four lots are all served by <br />septic systems and private wells and range from 0.83 to 0:87 acres in size. The new density <br />transition ordinance does not clearly state what the requirements would be, if any, in situations <br />where the adjacent property is in the MUSA, zoned the same, but currently consists of larger lots. <br />One part of the. ordinance would seem to indicate that no transitioning is required._ Another part <br />of the ordinance could be broadly interpreted to require a Level C Vegetative Buffer (45 foot <br />wide landscape with overstory, ever~eerk and understory trees). Additionally, there is alwaYs the <br />possibility of an 'alternative a_m'eed upon by the Developer and the City' if transitioning is <br />determined to be appropriate in these instances. Given these facts, staff is asking the applicant to <br />propose some form of additional landscaping be located along the' western border of the plat that <br />can be discussed at the Planning Commi'ssion meeting. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />City Staff recommends approval of the 'sketch plan/preiiminary plat contingent on compliance <br />with City StatTReview Letter dated November 1, 2002. <br /> <br />Commission Action: <br /> <br />Motion to recommend that City Council approve the preliminary plat for Highlands at River Park <br />4~ Addition subject to compliance with City StaffReview letter dated November 1, 2002. <br /> <br />Review Checklist: <br />Community Development DirectOr <br />Associate Planner <br />Community Development Assistant <br />Principal City Engineer <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor <br /> <br />PC: 11.07.02 <br /> <br />45 <br /> <br /> <br />