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e) The two-way private streets in the cottage area shall be 24 feet wide from back of~ curb to back of curb and will not allow any on-street parking. The site plan shows setbacks in accordance with what was permitted in the February 25, 2003 approval. At that same meeting, the City Council approved no more than 3 cottage units to have a length less of 25 feet. In reviewing the final site plan, staff has been unable to determine if this condition is being met. It appears that more than three units, particularly the eastern cottages have a driveway less than 25 feet. Staff has requested that the applicant provide the City an exhibit showing the driveway lengths for all of the cottages. The applicant has submitted a final landscaping plan. As mentioned in the City Staff Review Letter, the applicant used the City's newer preferred planting list. Most of the tree plantings are on the City's preferred planting list with the others on the acceptable list. The City Staff Review Letter notes several corrections that need be made. The Review Letter also notes a majority of the landscaping quantity requirements are being met. In instances where they are not being met, the applicant is proposing alternative plantings which City Staff finds acceptable. It should be noted that the total amount of new tree plantings exceed the minimum tree planting schedule under the ordinance. The applicant is using existing trees and new plantings to satisfy density transitioning requirements. Staff has identified the potential of relocating some of the existing trees on the site to supplement the transition area and will be working with the applicant to identify opportunities. A Development Permit has been prepared for development which covers the roles and responsibilities of the developer making site plan improvements. Specifically, the Development Permit will cover the installation of private roads and landscaping. A financial surety in the amount of 150% of these improvements will be required to be submitted as part of the Development Permit. The Development Permit is attached as part of this case. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the final site plan for the Village of Sunfish Lake subject to compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated April 18, 2003, rezoning to the parcel to PUD, approval of the final plat, and the DeveloPer entering into the Development Permit. City Council Action: Motion to approve the final site plan for the Village of Sunfish Lake subject to compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated April 18, 2003, rezoning to the parcel to PUD, approval of the final plat, and the Developer entering into the Development Permit. I 1 I I I I -170- Motion to deny the final site plan for the Village of Sunfish Lake.