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Review File: Harvest Estates (15153 Nowthen Blvd. NW) Final Plat May 7, 2015 Page 3 of 6 A portion of the northernmost proposed road is impacted by the phasing plan. This area is located near the former Police Department building. Staff recommends that the parking lot for this building serve as an interim turnaround due to the proposed schedule, as opposed to constructing a full-sized cul-de-sac. However, the plans show a full-sized cul-de-sac in the event Phase II does not commence construction in 2016. The Development Agreement and financial surety requirement shall address this staging issue to ensure the City can react as needed. nd Sidewalks and Trails. A sidewalk is proposed on the south side of the proposed southern cul-de-sac (152 Avenue NW) and along the north side of the proposed loop street. Staff notes that six (6) foot wide concrete sidewalks are included on both sides of the streets in Meadow, the adjacent residential development. It is noted, however, that MEADOW was accomplished through a Planned Unit Development (PUD), in which the Developer requested a deviation to lot size, and a public benefit was added by creating sidewalks on both sides of the public street. This is not the case with Harvest Estates. Staff desires policy direction from the City Council regarding this matter. City Code requires sidewalks on one (1) side of each newly constructed public street. In addition, a small six foot wide concreate sidewalk shall be reconstructed on Lot 8, Block 2 located in the northeast corner of Phase 2. The Planning Commission did not comment specifically on this component. Staff is proceeding with the understanding that the City is only requiring sidewalks on one side of the street. A ten (10) foot wide bituminous trail is required connecting the proposed internal road to Nowthen Boulevard near the location of the existing driveway. This will be constructed during the Phase 2 development. Plans have been revised to show this trail connection. Architectural Standards. Architectural renderings are not required as part of Preliminary Plat review. City Code Section 117-111 requires that all structures be constructed with exterior materials consisting of face brick, natural stone, aluminum, steel, or vinyl siding, wood, masonite products, or other compatible residential materials that may be approved by the City. The assumption is that the Developer will be constructing homes similar to those constructed in MEADOW, the adjacent residential development constructed in 2005. The required Development Agreement shall