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City Code standards for required lot area in the R-3 district are outdated and difficult to appl~to~ <br />the current development trends. Applying the intent of the R-3 district standards: the proposed <br />development would be required to have a minimum of 197,500 square feet of'lot area. 'The <br />p~roposed plat area, excluding Outlot A, is 411,737 square feet. Staff feels that the proposed plat <br />exceeds the lot area requirement established in the R-3 zoning district. <br /> <br />The grading plan is generally acceptable; specific details of the proposed drainage and grading <br />plan will be addressed during site plan review. The City will be requiring a ten foot drainage and <br />utility easement along the frontage of Barium Street~ 152nd Lane, and Cobalt Street. <br /> <br />The preliminary plat has been forWarded to the Park Commission for their recommendation on <br />park dedication requirement. The City has the option to receive cash, land, or a combination of <br />the two. <br /> <br />The City has retained an engineering firm to perform the required Traffic Generation Analysis <br />study on the proposed development. <br /> <br />The townhomes will also be subject to site plan approval for the purpose of reviewing <br />architectural standards, parking, landscaping, etc. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />Staff recommends preliminary plat approval contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review <br />Letter dated December 5, 2000. <br /> <br />Commission Action: <br /> <br />Motion to approve/deny the preliminary plat for Orchard Hills contingent' upon City Staff <br />Review Letter dated December 5, 2000. <br /> <br />Review Checklist: <br />Community Development Director <br /> <br />PC: 12/05/00 <br /> <br />Copies to: <br />City Engineer <br />Parks & Utilities Supervisor <br /> <br /> <br />