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City Code standards for required lot area in the R-3 district are outdated and difficult to apply to the current development trends. Applying the intent of the R-3 district standards: the proposed development would be required to have a minimum of 197,500 square feet of lot area. The proposed plat area, excluding Outlot A, is 411,737 square feet. Staff feels that the proposed plat exceeds the lot area requirement established in the R-3 zoning district. The grading plan is generally acceptable; Specific details of the proposed drainage and grading plan will be addressed during site plan review. The City will be requiring a ten foot drainage and utility easement along the frontage of Barium Street, I57d Lane, and Cobalt Street. The developer is proposing a plat that follows the current requirements and.standards established in the R-3 Urban Residential district. The R-3 district requires a 15-foot screening buffer f~m proposed and e,-dsting residential developments. The proposed density transition ordinance that was recently reviewed by the City Council, proposed to exempt this pre-e:dsting multi-family property from the transitioning requirements set forth in the City Charter. The townhomes will also be subject to site plan approval for the purpose of reviewing architectural standards, parking, landscaping, &'ainage, etc. The Park Commission is recommending that the City receive a cash payment in the amount of $54,600 dollars ($1,300 x 42-units) to satisfy park dedication requirements. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed preliminary plat on December 5, 2000. During the public heating a few neighbors expressed concern over the possible traffic increase to tke existing Willow Ridge neighborhood located to the south and southeast of the project area. Subsequent to the Planning Commission meeting, Hakanson Anderson Associates completed the required Traffic Generation Analysis study on the proposed development. It is the opinion of Mr. Johnson, Transportation Engineer, that the traffic impact on local streets from the proposed Orchard Hills Subdivision will be minimal and should have no significant impact on the quality of life to the abutting existing residential neighborhoods. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council grant preliminary plat approval contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated December l, 2000. Council Action: Motion to approve/deny the preliminary plat for Orchard Hills contingent upon City Staff Review Letter dated December 1,2000. Review Checklist: Community Development Director Principal Planner -216- CC: 1/09/01 Copies to: City Engineers Parks & Utilities Supervisor I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I